Aiken County, county in South Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 172,895 inhabitants. The county was created 153 years ago in 1871. Its county seat is Aiken.
There are 13 city/town in Aiken County, SC. The largest city of Aiken County is Aiken with a population of 31,121. Other cities include, North Augusta population 24,137, Belvedere population 5,792, Gloverville population 2,831, Burnettown population 2,769
Located along the Savannah River in western South Carolina, Aiken County is a mix of southern charm and modern growth. The largest city and county seat is Aiken, with a vibrant downtown filled with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Aiken gained fame as a wealthy winter colony with the arrival of the railroad in the 19th century.
The city of North Augusta lies directly across the river from Augusta, Georgia, retaining its small-town feel while functioning as a residential suburb. The rural town of Salley is known for its annual Chitlin Strut festival and parade celebrating southern heritage.
Smaller towns like Monetta, Perry, and Wagener developed as railroad stops and farming communities. Though now dwarfed by neighboring cities, they represent the county's agricultural roots and rural traditions.
From thoroughbred horse farms to grand estates, Aiken County juxtaposes old southern aristocracy with modern living. The county's array of cities and pastoral towns showcases both sides of traditional and contemporary South Carolina.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aiken County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Aiken | City in South Carolina, United States | 31,121 |
Belvedere | Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina | 5,792 |
Burnettown | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America | 2,769 |
Gloverville | Census-designated place in Aiken County, South Carolina | 2,831 |
Jackson | Town in Aiken County, South Carolina | 1,762 |
Monetta | Human settlement in South Carolina, United States of America | 241 |
New Ellenton | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America | 2,186 |
North Augusta | City in South Carolina, United States of America | 24,137 |
Perry | Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America | 250 |
Salley | Human settlement in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America | 419 |
Springdale | Census-designated place in Lancaster County, South Carolina | 2,732 |
Wagener | Town of the United States | 845 |
Windsor | City in Aiken County, South Carolina, United States of America | 143 |