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 | |
Location in the state of South Carolina | |
South Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
Statistics | |
Founded | 1871 |
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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 |
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Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: www.aikencountysc.gov | |
Named for: William Aiken |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Aiken County, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ↑ Mary Morgan (19 March 2007). "History". Archived from the original on 2008-02-20. Retrieved 2008-03-29.