Aiken, SC Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
212 mi
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Quickest Drive
4h 3m
Socastee, SC
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Aiken, SC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
32,334
Median Income
$69,837
Median Home Value
$261,800
Median Age
46.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Aiken, SC at a Glance
Founded
1835
Elevation
515 ft
Area
21 mi²
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Notable People from Aiken, SC
A sampling of people born in Aiken, SC.
Paul Wight
1972
American professional wrestler and actor
Anna Camp
1982
American actress
Etta Jones
1928–2001
American jazz singer (1928–2001)
Julia Brownley
1952
U.S. Representative from California
Paul Williams
1981
boxer from the USA
Charles Simpkins
1963
athletics competitor
Bubber Miley
1903–1932
American jazz trumpet and cornet player, composer (1903-1932)
Jimmy Carter
1923–1994
American boxer (1923–1994)
Demarcus Lawrence
1992
American football player (born 1992)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Aiken, SC.
Aiken Colored Cemetery
United States historic place
Aiken Tennis Club
tennis venue in Aiken, South Carolina
Coker Spring
fresh water spring in Aiken, South Carolina, US
St. Mary Help of Christians Church
catholic church building in Aiken, United States of America
Aiken Training Track
horse racing venue in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District II
historic district in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken Winter Colony Historic District III
historic district in Aiken, South Carolina
The Willcox
historic hotel in Aiken, South Carolina
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Traveler Guide to Aiken, SC
Aiken is a small city in South Carolina.
1 Aiken County Historical Museum, 433 Newberry St SW. (updated Apr 2024) 2 Whitehall, 902 Magnolia St. a Georgian mansion built in 1928. (updated Apr 2024) 3 Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Pl, ☏ +1 803-642-7650. Live oaks, fountains, wetlands, doll house in a bequeathed estate. (updated Apr 2024) 4 Savannah River Site Museum, 224 Laurens St SW. (updated Mar 2018) 5 Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum, 135 Dupree Place, ☏ +1 803-642-7631, [email protected]. Free. (updated Mar 2025)
1 Savannah River Site Tours. Scheduled tours of Savannah River Site. Registration closes two weeks in advance of tour. (updated Apr 2024) Aiken Steeplechase. Horse racing event occurs twice annually (spring and fall). (updated Apr 2024)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Aiken, 185 Colony Parkway, ☏ +1 803 648-7808, toll-free: +1-800-228-2800, fax: +1 803 649-6515. Holiday Inn Express, 2897 Whiskey Rd, ☏ +1 803-508-7700. Carriage House Inn, 139 Laurens Street NW (Historic downtown), ☏ +1 803-644-5888. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $150-$195 plus tax. (updated Jun 2019) Sleep Inn, 1002 Monterey Dr, ☏ +1 803 644-9900. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. 1 The Willcox Hotel, 100 Colleton Ave SW, ☏ +1 803-648-1989 (hotel), +1 803-679-5050 (restaurant). Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Mar 2025)
While there is limited public transit service in Aiken, a car is by far the most effective way to see the city.
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