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

About

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.

Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC borders Richmond County PUMA, GA, Columbia County PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, Lexington Town & Red Bank PUMA, SC, Orangeburg, Colleton, Barnwell, Hampton, Bamberg & Allendale Counties PUMA, SC, and Greenwood, Abbeville & McCormick Counties PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & 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).

Population & Diversity

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.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in 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 & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 270
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.1k ± 714
White (Hispanic)
6.07k ± 676

6.05%

Hispanic Population

11.7k people

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

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,476 ± 1,214 people
Honduras
433 ± 510 people
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.

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.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in 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
8,804 households (4.8%)
Vietnamese
435 households (0.237%)
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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,875 ± 441
Gulf War (2001-)
3,391 ± 521
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.

Economy

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.

Employment

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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

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.

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).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

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

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Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

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.

Admissions & Enrollments

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.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
131 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
114 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
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.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of South Carolina Aiken
716 degrees awarded
Aiken Technical College
365 degrees awarded
Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta
59 degrees awarded

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

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.

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 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.

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

Working Population

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.

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 & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (50.4k), Some college (33.2k), and Secondary Education (23.7k).

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 & 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.

Housing

Property

$158,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,545

$56,801

Median Property Taxes

±$1,860

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 & 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 & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in 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 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.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in 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.

$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.

The following chart displays the households in 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

0.439

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.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.6%)
Carpooled (9.39%)
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%).

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

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.

The chart below shows how the median household income in 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 & 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.

Poverty

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.

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

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.

Coverage

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.

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

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%.

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