Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken: City in South Carolina, United States
About
Aiken is a city located in the county of Aiken in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,524. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 31,121 inhabitants.
The city was created 189 years ago in 1834.
Quick Facts about Aiken
Population : | 31,121 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | South Carolina (United States) |
County : | Aiken County |
Phone Area Codes : | 803 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.68% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.32% |
Altitude : | 515 feet / 157 meters |
Capital city : | Aiken is capital of Aiken County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1835 (189 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
Local time : | 01:33:21 (25th November 2024) |
Postal code : | 29801 |
Population growth : | 5.13% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Aiken is located at 33°33'38"N 81°43'10"W (33.5604200, -81.7195500).
Aiken map
- Official Website
Official website of Aiken
Demographics
The population of Aiken increased by 5.13% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 29,524 | - | census |
2011 | 29,730 | 0.69% | estimation process |
2012 | 29,820 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2013 | 29,917 | 0.32% | estimation process |
2014 | 29,951 | 0.11% | estimation process |
2015 | 30,325 | 1.23% | estimation process |
2016 | 30,627 | 0.99% | estimation process |
2017 | 30,740 | 0.37% | estimation process |
2018 | 30,783 | 0.14% | estimation process |
2019 | 30,869 | 0.28% | estimation process |
2020 | 31,121 | 0.81% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Aiken
1 Citizens Park
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2 Virginia Acres Park
1700 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Boyd Pond Park
340 Boyd Pond Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Aiken County Historical Museum
433 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 St. Mary Help of Christians
138 Fairfield St SE, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Aiken
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
2352 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 LongHorn Steakhouse
2480 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Outback Steakhouse
160 Aiken Mall Dr SW, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Applebee's Grill + Bar
1360 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 IHOP
180 Aiken Mall Dr SW, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Aiken
1 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Aiken, SC
3270 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Quality Inn & Suites
3608 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Knights Inn Aiken
1850 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Econo Lodge
3560 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hampton Inn Aiken
100 Tamil Dr, Aiken, SC 29803, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Aiken
1 City of Aiken Municipal Building
214 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801 ➦ Show Map
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2 U.S. Department of Energy Inspections
703-41A, Aiken, SC 29802, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Aiken County Visitors Center
133 Laurens St NW, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Aiken Recreation Parks and Tourism Dept Administration Offices
1072 Banks Mill Rd SE, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Aiken County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
1930 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 US Agricultural Department
1555 Richland Ave E, Aiken, SC 29801, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Aiken (66)
People born in Aiken, including jazz singer Etta Jones, All-college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman William Perry, jazz trumpet and cornet player, composer Bubber Miley, .
List
- Charles Simpkins (athletics competitor) he was born in 19/10/1963
- Anna Camp (American actress and singer) she was born in 27/09/1982
- Paul Williams (boxer from the USA) he was born in 27/07/1981
- John Berry (American country musician) he was born in 14/09/1959
- Robert C. De Large (American politician) he was born in 15/03/1842
- Theodore G. Croft (American politician) he was born in 26/11/1874
- Tommy Hitchcock (American polo player) he was born in 11/02/1900
- Julia Brownley (U.S. Representative from California) she was born in 28/08/1952
- Antwaun Carter (American football player) he was born in 09/09/1981
- Matilda Evans (African-American physician in South Carolina) she was born in 13/05/1872
- Barney Chavous (American football player) he was born in 22/03/1951
- Cain Hope Felder (American theologian) he was born in 09/06/1943
- Camden Riviere (American real tennis player) he was born in 20/05/1987
- Corey Chavous (former American football safety) he was born in 15/01/1976
- D'Wayne Bates (American football player) he was born in 04/12/1975
- Dekoda Watson (gridiron football player) he was born in 03/03/1988
- Flint S. Schulhofer (American horse trainer) he was born in 30/05/1926
- Gamel Woolsey (American writer) she was born in 28/05/1895
Schools in Aiken
College & universities near Aiken, SC
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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457998 | Aiken School of Cosmetology and Barbering | Aiken (SC) | 29801 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Aiken, SC
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Aiken County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aiken County , SC.
City Name | Population | Title |
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North Augusta | 24,137 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
Belvedere | 5,792 | Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina |
Gloverville | 2,831 | Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina |
Burnettown | 2,769 | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Springdale | 2,732 | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina |
New Ellenton | 2,186 | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Jackson | 1,762 | Town in Aiken County, South Carolina |
Wagener | 845 | Town of the United States |
Salley | 419 | Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Perry | 250 | Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Monetta | 241 | Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America |
Windsor | 143 | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Aiken distances to largest South Carolina cities