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Aiken, South Carolina, in Aiken county, is 16 miles E of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 125 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Augusta - Aiken metropolitan area. Aiken contains a population of approximately 25,337.
In Aiken, about 52% of adults are married.
Aiken has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Aiken had a median family income of $56,033. The typical family in Aiken is better off than most in South Carolina. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Aiken have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Aiken favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $48,375. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Aiken has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in South Carolina, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Aiken, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Aiken -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Aiken strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Aiken to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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Park in the Pines Hotel between 1900 and 1910
Wilcox's i.e. Willcox's hotel and cafe c1903.
W.C. Whitney's residence c1903.
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