Aiken, SC Demographics

A map of Aiken's Population by Race

Aiken, South Carolina had a population of 32,025 in 2020. It was 61.7% White, 28.3% Black, 2.0% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Aiken, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Aiken is the 15th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Aiken's White Population

19,757 residents of Aiken identify as White, or 61.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Aiken roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Aiken is ranked #233 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Aiken is more White than neighboring Graniteville (59.1% White), and New Ellenton (53.9% White). Aiken is less White than neighboring Warrenville (71.5% White), Gloverville (70.7% White), and Langley (76.6% White).

Aiken's Black Population

9,076 residents of Aiken identify as Black, or 28.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aiken roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Aiken is ranked #221 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Aiken is more Black than neighboring Warrenville (9.7% Black), Gloverville (16.7% Black), Graniteville (25.9% Black), and Langley (11.4% Black). Aiken is less Black than neighboring New Ellenton (35.7% Black).

Aiken's Asian Population

640 residents of Aiken identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aiken roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Aiken is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Aiken is more Asian than neighboring Warrenville (0.1% Asian), Gloverville (0.2% Asian), Graniteville (0.6% Asian), Langley (0.5% Asian), and New Ellenton (0.5% Asian).

Aiken's Hispanic Population

1,217 residents of Aiken identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aiken roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Aiken is ranked #230 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Aiken is less Hispanic than neighboring Warrenville (10.9% Hispanic), Gloverville (6.3% Hispanic), Graniteville (10% Hispanic), Langley (5.6% Hispanic), and New Ellenton (4.5% Hispanic).

Aiken's Native American/Other Population

204 residents of Aiken identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aiken roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Aiken is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Aiken is more Native American/Other than neighboring Langley (0.5% Native American/Other). Aiken is less Native American/Other than neighboring Warrenville (1.2% Native American/Other), Gloverville (1% Native American/Other), and Graniteville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Aiken's Multiracial Population

1,131 residents of Aiken identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aiken roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Aiken is ranked #229 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Aiken is less Multiracial than neighboring Warrenville (6.5% Multiracial), Gloverville (5.2% Multiracial), Graniteville (3.6% Multiracial), Langley (5.4% Multiracial), and New Ellenton (4.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.