Aiken County Information
Aiken County’s business climate attracts companies and employees from around the globe. The population has grown to 169,000. Residents are diverse, friendly and welcoming. You’re likely to receive a big hug when meeting one of our southern locals. The people of Aiken County enjoy arts and entertainment, sporting activities, dining out, country cooking, shopping, higher education and economic growth. Local schools have a well-earned reputation for excellence, and families have all the resources they need close to home.
POPULATION
Aiken 35,188
Graniteville 2,673
Jackson 1,737
New Ellenton 2,056
North Augusta 21,963
Perry 240
Salley 427
Wagener 824
Windsor 82
Per Capita Personal Income
$31,770
Median Household Income
$57,572
INCOME OVERVIEW
Growth (%) since 2000: 17.8%
Households 63,245
Labor Force (persons) 76,583
Unemployment Rate 8.2
Per Capita Personal Income $34,986
Median Household Income $45,699
Poverty Rate 15.5
H.S. Diploma or More – % of Adults 25+ 89.3
Bachelor’s Deg. or More – % of Adults 25+ 28.8
DISTANCES
Driving:
Atlanta, GA 163 miles
Charlotte, NC 150 miles
Charleston, SC 126 miles
Columbia, SC 56 miles
Greenville, SC 126 miles
Savannah, GA 127 miles
Flying:
Aiken Airport
129 Aviation Dr
(803) 648-7803
www.aikenaviation.com
Augusta Regional
1501 Aviation Way
Augusta, GA
(706) 798-3236
augustaregionalairport.com
Delta (800)221-1212
US Airways (800)428-4322