Comprehensive demographic dataset for Aiken, SC, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Aiken population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Aiken across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Aiken was 32,947, a 1.34% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Aiken population was 32,512, an increase of 0.71% compared to a population of 32,282 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Aiken increased by 7,194. In this period, the peak population was 32,947 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Aiken is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Aiken population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Aiken Population by Year. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Aiken County, SC population pyramid, which represents the Aiken County population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

• Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Aiken County, SC, is 28.6.
• Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Aiken County, SC, is 32.9.
• Total dependency ratio for Aiken County, SC is 61.5.
• Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Aiken County, SC is 3.0.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Aiken County population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Aiken County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Aiken County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
• Total Population: The total population of the Aiken County for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Aiken County Population by Age. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Aiken population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Aiken. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Aiken by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Aiken.

Key observations

The largest age group in Aiken, SC was for the group of age 65-69 years with a population of 2,614 (8.29%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Aiken, SC was the 80-84 years with a population of 834 (2.65%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Aiken is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Aiken total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Aiken Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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Based on SC Broadband Office (SCBBO) analysis of FCC Broadband Data Collection (fcc.gov), Jun. 30, 2023 (as of Mar. 19, 2024), submissions that were audited through the SC BEAD Challenge process which concluded on Jun. 30, 2024. The SC BEAD Challenge process relied upon FCC BSL Fabric Jun. 30, 2023, Version 3.2 (pub. Jul. 21, 2023). Satellite and mobile broadband services are excluded. Population and K-12 estimates are derived from residential unit level data based on the FCC BSL fabric. Broadband investment data based on SCBBO actual BSL contract data in the case of state-managed funds (when available) and best-available federal data in the case of FCC and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) managed investments. County-level investments are based upon data provided to the SCBBO. The SCBBO is neither responsible nor liable for damages or injuries caused by failure of performance, error, omission, inaccuracy, inaccessibility, incompleteness or any other errors of this information period or formatting on this slide. This data should be used for general reference purposes only. Additional broadband information regarding South Carolina may be found at www.scdigitaldrive.org. Submit comments or questions to broadband@ors.sc.gov

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Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Aiken County, SC was 13.90% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Aiken County, SC reached a record high of 18.90 in January of 2013 and a record low of 13.30 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Aiken County, SC - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on December of 2025.

Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Aiken County, SC was 166.00000 Persons in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Aiken County, SC reached a record high of 549.00000 in January of 2018 and a record low of 147.00000 in January of 2021. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5-year estimate) in Aiken County, SC - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

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FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (FBI NIBRS) crime data for Department of Health and Environmental Control Drug Control: Aiken County (Other State Agency) in South Carolina, including incidents, statistics, demographics, and detailed incident information.

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Aiken by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Aiken across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Aiken across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Aiken, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 19,228 (61.61% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Aiken
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Aiken is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Aiken total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Aiken Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here