Relocating to Aiken SC
Aiken is a unique and wonderful place to live. Our citizens enjoy excellent city services, exceptional recreation activities and facilities and beautiful parks and gardens.
Few cities have enjoyed as colorful and vibrant a history as Aiken. From its origins as a terminus for the “Longest Railroad in the World”, to a period of popularity among the social elite for its horsing activities and climate, Aiken has never forgotten to pay tribute to its defining moments. Aiken had a population of 29,494 at the 2010 U.S. census.
Aiken was recognized with the All-America City Award in 1997 by the National Civic League.
The Southside is the southern area of the city of Aiken, which strongly increased in development after the construction of the Savannah River Site. It now serves as the premiere shopping district in Aiken County, being the location of the Aiken Mall, multiple retail stores, and several restaurants. Two large residential communities, Houndslake Country Club and Woodside Plantation, have multiple golf courses within the communities. Many newcomers take up residence in either Houndslake or Woodside; however, the most prestigious homes are located in historic downtown Aiken.
The median income for a household in the city was $49,100, and the median income for a family was $63,520. Males had a median income of $51,988 versus $28,009 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,129. About 10.1% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.
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