Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC

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2023 Population

171,949

1.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.6

0.478% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

13.9%

2.18% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$67,940

7.48% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$199,500

9.74% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

68,519

14.4% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC had a population of 172k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $67,940. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC grew from 169,865 to 171,949, a 1.23% increase and its median household income grew from $63,212 to $67,940, a 7.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.53%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.22%), and White (Hispanic) (1.94%).

5.94% of the households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are University of South Carolina Aiken (810 degrees awarded in 2022), Aiken Technical College (328 degrees), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (43 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was $199,500, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC borders Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission--Richmond County (Northeast)--Augusta PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission--Richmond County (Southwest)--Augusta PUMA, GA, Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC, Lexington (South & West) County and Cayce PUMA, SC, and Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC.

United States Georgia South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC is home to a population of 172k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.63% of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (6.25k people).

In 2023, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 41.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.07k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are Spanish (7,179 households), Vietnamese (282 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (243 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,062

Women

51.1%

80,344

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 164,406 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2023 Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.2% of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 298
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
41.6k ± 690
Two+ (Hispanic)
6.07k ± 1.01k

6.96%

Hispanic Population

12k people

6.96% of the people in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are hispanic (12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,657 ± 994 people
Philippines
307 ± 430 people
Japan
268 ± 402 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,657 Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC residents, followed by Philippines with 307 and Japan with 268.

Foreign-Born Population

3.63%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.25k people

3.54%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.01k people

As of 2023, 3.63% of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC residents (6.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was 3.54%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,179 households (4.43%)
Vietnamese
282 households (0.174%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
243 households (0.15%)

5.94% of the households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Spanish. 4.43% of the households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,188 ± 517
Gulf War (2001-)
3,717 ± 578
Gulf War (1990s)
1,871 ± 353

Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC employs 68.5k people. The largest industries in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (4,586 people), Construction (4,459 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,332 people), and the highest paying industries are Other health care services ($127,435), Nondepository credit & related activities ($124,802), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($110,456).

Males in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,094. The income inequality in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,287

Women

48.8%

41,243

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC in 2020 was 80,530 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

68.5k

2022 Value

−14.4%

1 Year decline

± −14.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −14.4%, from 80k employees to 68.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,098 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,973 people), and Other managers (1,875 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.5k

2022 Value

−14.4%

1 Year decline

± −14.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −14.4%, from 80k employees to 68.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,586 people), Construction (4,459 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,332 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,820

Median earning men ± $2,768

$35,254

Median earning women ± $1,202

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($85,469), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($81,288), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($47,437), Construction ($44,453), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,983).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Education

In 2022, universities in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC awarded 1,214 degrees. The student population of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,131 male students and 3,943 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are White (743 and 62.1%), followed by Black or African American (315 and 26.3%), Hispanic or Latino (63 and 5.27%), and Two or More Races (36 and 3.01%).

The largest universities in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina Aiken (810 and 66.7%), Aiken Technical College (328 and 27%), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (43 and 3.54%).

The most popular majors in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are General Business Administration & Management (375 and 30.9%), Registered Nursing (172 and 14.2%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (84 and 6.92%).

The median tuition cost in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC for a public four year colleges is $10,398 for in-state students and $20,856 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,074 (35.1% men and 64.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,074 students enrolled in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,527 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
123 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
121 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
55 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was General Business Administration & Management with 123 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of South Carolina Aiken
810 degrees awarded
Aiken Technical College
328 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
43 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina Aiken with 810 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 410 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, which is 0.51 times less than the 804 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 743 degrees mean that there were 2.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 315 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,398) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($410) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.723% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.488% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (41.2k), Some college (28.7k), and Bachelors Degree (20.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was $199,500 in 2023, which is 0.658 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $181,800 to $199,500, a 9.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC is 76.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC is $67,940. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $116,028, followed by York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $114,845 and $96,308.

Housing

Property

$199,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,148

$52,603

Median Property Taxes

±$1,910

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.7% of the housing units in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $116,028, followed by York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $114,845 and $96,308.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,940

Median Household Income

± $2,609

68.6k

Number of Households

± 2,351

In 2023, the median household income of the 68.6k households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC grew to $67,940 from the previous year's value of $63,212.

The following chart displays the households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2022 Wage GINI in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC

In 2022, the income inequality in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.785% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.7%)
Worked At Home (8.9%)
Carpooled (6.78%)

In 2023, 82.7% of workers in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.9%) and those who carpooled to work (6.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.3% of the workforce in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC (23.4k out of 169k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.2% of the population of Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 43.6% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 2.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.82%

Uninsured

43.6%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

2.9%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC declined by 2.45% from 9.04% to 8.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.