State rank#11 of 46
Smallest county174,160 residentsGreenville County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 45003
Aiken County, South Carolina
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population174,160
Household income$70,609
Unemployment4.2%
Life expectancy73.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Aiken County has 174,160 residents and ranks #11 by population among South Carolina county equivalents. Median household income is $70,609. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within South Carolina
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Aiken County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Aiken County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $218,000 median home value and $1,062/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $70,609, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Aiken County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, median household income, and uninsured. College attainment is 31.9% and life expectancy is 73.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 31.9%, rank #9 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
- Median household income: $70,609, rank #10 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
- Uninsured: 10.7%, rank #14 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,062/mo, rank #34 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,944 residents, rank #31 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $218,000, rank #30 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within South Carolina
Rank and range use only counties in South Carolina with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$70,609
$70,609; above the state county median of $57,158.
State rank #10 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$218,000
$218,000; above the state county median of $172,700.
State rank #30 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,062/mo
$1,062/mo; above the state county median of $897/mo.
State rank #34 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.2%
4.2%; below the state county median of 4.6%.
State rank #16 of 46 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
31.9%
31.9%; above the state county median of 23.4%.
State rank #9 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
73.5 years
73.5 years; above the state county median of 72.7 years.
State rank #17 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.7%
18.7%; below the state county median of 19.7%.
State rank #18 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.7%
10.7%; below the state county median of 11.5%.
State rank #14 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,944 residents
1 per 2,944 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,188 residents.
State rank #31 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 583 residents
1 per 583 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 665 residents.
State rank #18 of 46 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Aiken County FAQ
Is Aiken County a good place to live?
Aiken County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, median household income, and uninsured. College attainment is 31.9% and life expectancy is 73.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Aiken County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $218,000 median home value and $1,062/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $70,609, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Aiken County?
Aiken County has 174,160 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Aiken County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 45003; the parent state FIPS is 45.
What is the median household income in Aiken County?
The ACS median household income is $70,609.
How much does housing cost in Aiken County?
Housing benchmarks are $218,000 median home value and $1,062/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $70,609, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Aiken County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.2%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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