Aiken is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 31428 residents.. The poverty rate of Aiken is 12.5%, which is 11% lower than national average. The typical household in Aiken earns $56202 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 44.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Aiken, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Aiken remained 4.2%, which is 11% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Aiken, only 42% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Aiken is 90, which is 10% lower than national average. Median home value in Aiken is $199100 , which is 13% lower than national average. While median income in Aiken remained $56202, which is 17% lower than national average.