Aiken County, South Carolina

Aiken County
County
Aiken County Courthouse and Confederate Monument
Aiken County Courthouse and Confederate Monument
Map of South Carolina highlighting Aiken County
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°33′00″N 81°37′59″W / 33.550013°N 81.632983°W / 33.550013; -81.632983
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1871
Named forWilliam Aiken
SeatAiken
Largest communityAiken
Area
 • Total1,080.2 sq mi (2,798 km2)
 • Land1,070.7 sq mi (2,773 km2)
 • Water9.5 sq mi (25 km2)  0.88%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total168,808
 • Density157.67/sq mi (60.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.aikencountysc.gov

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]

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.