Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC

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2021 Population
193,983
1.52% 1-year decline
US Senator
Lindsey Graham
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Scott
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
41.4
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
13.7%
2.37% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$57,238
7.43% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$158,700
4.07% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
80,005
0.652% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC had a population of 194k people with a median age of 41.4 and a median household income of $57,238. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC declined from 196,968 to 193,983, a −1.52% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,281 to $57,238, a 7.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.8%), White (Hispanic) (3.13%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.03%).

6.07% of the households in 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.

97.7% of the residents in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Aiken & Edgefield Counties--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are University of South Carolina Aiken (716 degrees awarded in 2021), Aiken Technical College (365 degrees), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (59 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was $158,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

Most people in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC is home to a population of 194k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.96% of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (7.69k people).

In 2021, there were 2.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.07k White (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 & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are Spanish (8,804 households), Vietnamese (435 households), and German (265 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
98,596
Women
50.8%
95,312
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 193,908 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

97.7%
2021 Citizenship
97.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    124k ± 270
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    50.1k ± 714
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.07k ± 676
6.05%
Hispanic Population
11.7k people

In 2021, there were 2.48 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.07k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.05% of the people in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are hispanic (11.7k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,476 ± 1,214 people
  2. Honduras
    433 ± 510 people
  3. Colombia
    309 ± 431 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 2,476 Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC residents, followed by Honduras with 433 and Colombia with 309.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.96%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
7.69k people
3.95%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
7.78k people

As of 2021, 3.96% of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC residents (7.69k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was 3.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    8,804 households (4.8%)
  2. Vietnamese
    435 households (0.237%)
  3. German
    265 households (0.144%)

6.07% of the households in 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Spanish. 4.8% of the households in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    4,875 ± 441
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,391 ± 521
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,355 ± 456

Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC employs 80k people. The largest industries in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are Restaurants & Food Services (5,563 people), Construction (5,492 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,148 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($133,780), Nondepository credit & related activities ($116,167), and Other health care services ($112,770).

Males in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,204. The income inequality in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
39,287
Women
48.8%
41,243
Men
51.2%

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

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Occupations

80k
2021 Value
−0.652%
1 Year decline
± −0.652%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.652%, from 80.5k employees to 80k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, are Other managers (2,302 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,265 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,966 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

80k
2021 Value
−0.652%
1 Year decline
± −0.652%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.652%, from 80.5k employees to 80k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,563 people), Construction (5,492 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,148 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$45,629
Median earning men ± $3,090
$31,069
Median earning women ± $1,221

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,271), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,017), and Public Administration ($60,395).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,047), Wholesale Trade ($43,365), and Construction ($42,500).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham
Senator from South Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2003
Tim Scott
Senator from South Carolina3
Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC awarded 1,156 degrees. The student population of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,016 male students and 3,914 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are White (727 and 63.9%), followed by Black or African American (285 and 25%), Hispanic or Latino (55 and 4.83%), and Two or More Races (40 and 3.51%).

The largest universities in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina Aiken (716 and 61.9%), Aiken Technical College (365 and 31.6%), and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (59 and 5.1%).

The most popular majors in Aiken & Edgefield Counties--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC are General Business Administration & Management (217 and 18.8%), Registered Nursing (175 and 15.1%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (86 and 7.44%).

The median tuition cost in Aiken & Edgefield Counties--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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,930 (34% men and 66% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,930 students enrolled in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, 34% men and 66% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,436 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 131 degree-majors awarded
  2. 114 degree-majors awarded
  3. 53 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Aiken & Edgefield Counties--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Registered Nursing with 131 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 716 degrees awarded
  2. 365 degrees awarded
  3. 59 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina Aiken with 716 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 371 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, which is 0.473 times less than the 785 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 727 degrees mean that there were 2.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 285 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,398) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($410) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.711% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (50.4k), Some college (33.2k), and Secondary Education (23.7k).

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The median property value in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was $158,700 in 2021, which is 0.648 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,500 to $158,700, a 4.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC is 74.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in 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 & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC is $57,238. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Property

$158,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,545
$56,801
Median Property Taxes
±$1,860

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Rent vs Own

74.7%
Homeownership
2021
66.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 74.7% of the housing units in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$57,238
Median Household Income
± $2,404
76.1k
Number of Households
± 2,377

In 2021, the median household income of the 76.1k households in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC grew to $57,238 from the previous year's value of $53,281.

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Wage Distribution

0.439
2021 Wage GINI in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC
0.438
2020 Wage GINI in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for 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 & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.6%)
  2. Carpooled (9.39%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.27%)

In 2021, 82.6% of workers in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.39%) and those who worked at home (6.27%).

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Commute Time

25 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in 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 & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC (25.8k out of 189k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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90.4% of the population of Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 44% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.62% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.6%
Uninsured
44%
Employer Coverage
16.2%
Medicaid
14.4%
Medicare
13.2%
Non-Group
2.62%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC grew by 0.358% from 9.57% to 9.6%.

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