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Crime in Aiken summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Aiken. Key points include:
There were 1,504 total crimes in Aiken in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Aiken is 4,527.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Aiken is 568.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Aiken is 3,958.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Aiken is 113.63% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Aiken Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Aiken / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,504 | 4,527.3 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 189 | 568.9 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 12.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 60.2 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 146 | 439.5 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,315 | 3,958.3 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 113 | 340.1 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,131 | 3,404.5 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 71 | 213.7 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Aiken summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Aiken. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Aiken is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Aiken is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Aiken is $272,072.
The median income in Aiken is $76,746.
Aiken's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Aiken Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Aiken | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 104 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Aiken, SC Weather
The average high in Aiken is 75.9° and the average low is 51.3°.
There are 76.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Aiken |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Aiken Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Aiken
The current population in Aiken is 32,521. The population has increased 12.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,521 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 32,334 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 32,014 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 31,516 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 31,428 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 30,671 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 30,464 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 30,277 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 30,403 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 30,183 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 29,980 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 29,825 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 29,494 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 29,107 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 28,807 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Aiken
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Aiken is:
59.2% White with 19,241 White residents.
30.1% African American with 9,800 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 69 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 564 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 201 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 1,111 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 1,522 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Aiken | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 30.1% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.7% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Aiken
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Aiken is 55.1% female with 17,912 female residents.
Aiken is 44.9% male with 14,609 male residents.
| Gender | Aiken | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Aiken for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Aiken completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Aiken completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Aiken completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Aiken completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Aiken completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Aiken completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Aiken completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Aiken completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Aiken completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Aiken | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Aiken, South Carolina
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8.3% of households in Aiken earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Aiken earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Aiken earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Aiken earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Aiken earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.6% of households in Aiken earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.5% of households in Aiken earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.8% of households in Aiken earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Aiken earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.7% of households in Aiken earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Aiken | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.6% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.8% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.7% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
