Primary sources for Aiken, SC
- Census Bureau profile of Aiken, SC, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Aiken, SC, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Aiken, SC, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Aiken, SC
Electricity rates in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC ranks 3 of 16 South Carolina cities for the lowest share of electric heating (54%). Aiken, South Carolina has 32,334 residents in 12,961 households; 54.2% heat with electricity.
Aiken on the map
Aiken County, with Aiken marked
Cost of living with electricity in Aiken
Aiken, SC: 12,961 households at $1,990 a year per home for electricity (Aiken County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $25.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,423 a year per household.
| Group in Aiken, SC | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Aiken, SC median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken, SC, all households | 12,961 | $1,990 | $25.8 million | 2.85% |
| Aiken, SC, homeowners | 9,032 | $2,103 | $19.0 million | 3.01% |
| Aiken, SC, renters | 3,929 | $1,643 | $6.5 million | 2.35% |
Facts about Aiken
- Residents of Aiken, SC, ACS 2023
- 32,33415 of 16 South Carolina cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Aiken, SC
- $69,8378 of 16 of those cities
- Households in Aiken, SC
- 12,9612.49 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Aiken, SC
- 69.7%9,032 owners and 3,929 renter households
- Housing units in Aiken, SC
- 14,6831,722 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Aiken, SC
- 54.2%7,025 of 12,961 homes
- Land area of Aiken, SC
- 21.6 sq mi1,493.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Aiken, SC
- 2.6% to 2.8%at 1,050 kWh a month over the $69,837 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Aiken, SC
- 155NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 479.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Aiken, SC
- 19875,569 of 14,683 homes (37.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Aiken, SC
- $261,800$1,199 gross rent a month, 5.50% of value a year
Who supplies Aiken
Aiken County lists 3 utilities for Aiken, SC (32,334 residents): homes pay 14.59 to 15.53 cents per kWh, about $153 to $163 a month at 1,050 kWh, 2.6% to 2.8% of the $69,837 Aiken median income. Aiken County page.
Who lives in Aiken: income, cars, homes
In Aiken, SC, 2,054 of 3,693 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,548 households moved in since 2018 and 2,453 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 5,044 residents of Aiken, SC live below the poverty line, and the median age is 46.5. Aiken, SC homes: 10,049 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,328 none or one, median 6.1 rooms. In Aiken, SC, 863 households own no vehicle and 7,481 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 13,597 workers in Aiken, SC, 1,333 work from home, 10,816 drive alone, 58 ride transit and 201 walk. In Aiken, SC, 3,290 of 12,961 households earn under $35,000, 3,381 $35,000-$75,000, 3,693 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,597 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Aiken, SC
| Aiken, SC | Value | Rank in South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken, SC, households under $35,000 | 25.4% | 7 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, households $150,000 or more | 20.0% | 6 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, residents below poverty | 16.3% | 5 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, median age | 46.5 | 3 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 68.4% | 5 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, households without a vehicle | 6.7% | 10 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, households with 2+ vehicles | 57.7% | 6 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, workers at home | 9.8% | 11 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, cost-burdened renters | 55.6% | 3 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, moved in since 2018 | 35.1% | 15 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, moved in before 2000 | 18.9% | 2 of 16 |
Outage risk around Aiken
Aiken, SC, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 151 wind and 4 tornado, 479.4 per 100,000 residents of 32,334. Top gust near Aiken, SC: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Aiken, SC: $129K.
Reports within 15 miles of Aiken, SC
wind and tornado reports, Aiken, SC
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| Aiken, SC | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken, SC, 2015 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| Aiken, SC, 2016 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Aiken, SC, 2017 | 23 | 1 | 24 |
| Aiken, SC, 2018 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Aiken, SC, 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Aiken, SC, 2020 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Aiken, SC, 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Aiken, SC, 2022 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Aiken, SC, 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Aiken, SC, 2024 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Aiken, SC, 2025 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
Housing and heating in Aiken
Aiken, SC: 5,569 of 14,683 homes were built before 1980 and 4,209 in 2000 or later. Aiken, SC has 10,878 detached houses, 1,441 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 19 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Aiken, SC
% of homes by decade built, Aiken, SC
- 6pre-40
- 240s
- 1250s
- 1160s
- 870s
- 1780s
- 1790s
- 1700s
- 1110s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Aiken, SC
| Aiken, SC | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken, SC, median year built | 1987 | 1988 | -1 years | 10 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, built before 1980 | 37.9% | 38.9% | -1.0 points | 6 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, built 2000 or later | 28.7% | 29.7% | -1.0 points | 12 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, detached houses | 74.1% | 68.3% | +5.8 points | 2 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 9.8% | 5.1% | +4.7 points | 15 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, mobile homes | 0.1% | 18.4% | -18.3 points | 16 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, renter households | 30.3% | 23.3% | +7.0 points | 12 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, median home value | $261,800 | $199,500 | +$62,300 | 12 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, median gross rent a month | $1,199 | $1,031 | +$168 | 10 of 16 |
| Aiken, SC, people per household | 2.38 | 2.47 | -0.09 | 8 of 16 |
Analyst note on Aiken
7,025 of the 12,961 occupied homes in Aiken, SC heat with electricity. Aiken, SC counts 32,334 residents in 12,961 households, on 21.6 square miles. Household income in Aiken, SC is $69,837; 9,032 of its 12,961 households own.
Aiken, SC has 14,683 housing units, 1,722 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, Aiken Electric Coop Inc, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Aiken, SC. Aiken, SC ranks 3 of 16 South Carolina cities for the oldest residents (median age 46.5).
Aiken, SC ranks 3 of 16 South Carolina cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (55.6%). Aiken, SC ranks 5 of 16 South Carolina cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1987).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Aiken
Compare Aiken with nearby cities
| City near Aiken, SC | Distance from Aiken | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken, SC (this page) | 0 mi | 32,334 | $69,837 | 1987 | $261,800 | 155 | 9.8% |
| Columbia, SC | 58.7 mi northeast | 138,019 (+105,685) | $55,653 (-$14,184) | 1978 (-9 yr) | $243,500 (-$18,300) | 406 (+251) | 9.8% (+0.0 pts) |
| Sumter, SC | 81.5 mi east | 43,065 (+10,731) | $53,071 (-$16,766) | 1986 (-1 yr) | $188,400 (-$73,400) | 199 (+44) | 5.3% (-4.5 pts) |
| Summerville, SC | 96.4 mi east | 51,262 (+18,928) | $78,621 (+$8,784) | 2001 (+14 yr) | $295,700 (+$33,900) | 268 (+113) | 8.2% (-1.6 pts) |
| Greenville, SC | 97.3 mi north | 71,755 (+39,421) | $68,460 (-$1,377) | 1987 (+0 yr) | $453,300 (+$191,500) | 181 (+26) | 13.7% (+3.9 pts) |
| Spartanburg, SC | 98.4 mi north | 38,578 (+6,244) | $51,193 (-$18,644) | 1969 (-18 yr) | $185,300 (-$76,500) | 133 (-22) | 6.6% (-3.2 pts) |
ZIP codes in Aiken
| ZIP area touching Aiken, SC | Share of the ZIP's land inside Aiken | Share of Aiken's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 29803 (Aiken, SC) | 9.0% | 55.1% |
| 29801 (Aiken, SC) | 10.5% | 44.6% |
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Questions on Aiken
Aiken: what is the electricity rate?
Aiken, SC has no price of its own; its 32,334 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 1,050 kWh month costs $153 to $163.
Aiken: how does it rank among South Carolina cities?
Aiken, SC: rank 15 of 16 by its 32,334 residents, rank 8 of 16 by $69,837 median income.
Aiken: how many homes heat with electricity?
Aiken, SC: 7,025 of 12,961 occupied homes, 54.2%; Aiken County 63.0%.
Aiken: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,050 kWh a month, 2.6% to 2.8% of the $69,837 median income in Aiken, SC.
Aiken: damaging storms reported nearby?
155 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Aiken, SC, 2015 to 2025, 479.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Aiken?
Aiken, SC: median home built 1987; 5,569 of 14,683 homes (37.9%) predate 1980, 10,878 are detached and 1,441 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Aiken, SC renters struggle with rent?
2,054 of 3,693 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Aiken, SC live below the poverty line?
5,044 residents.
How big are the homes in Aiken, SC?
10,049 of 14,683 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 6.1 rooms.