Aiken County, South Carolina

Aiken County is a county in the state of South Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, 168,808 people lived there.[1] Its county seat and largest city is Aiken.[2] It was formed in 1871.[3]

Aiken County, South Carolina
Map
Map of South Carolina highlighting Aiken County
Location in the state of South Carolina
Map of the USA highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1871
Seat Aiken
Largest community Aiken
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

1,080.2 sq mi (2,798 km²)
1,070.7 sq mi (2,773 km²)
9.5 sq mi (25 km²), 0.88
Population
 -  Density


Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: www.aikencountysc.gov
Named for: William Aiken

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Aiken County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  2. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  3. Mary Morgan (19 March 2007). "History". Archived from the original on 2008-02-20. Retrieved 2008-03-29.