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Compare Aiken to Charleston
This post compares Aiken, South Carolina to Charleston, South Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Aiken (city) | Charleston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,277 | 131,204 |
| Income (median) | $51,343 | $47,502 |
| Home Value (median) | $175,200 | $286,200 |
| White | 68% | 74% |
| Black | 26% | 21% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| With Kids | 25% | 21% |
| Age (median) | 46 | 34 |
| Rentals | 34% | 45% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Aiken or Charleston?
A: Aiken has a much smaller population count than Charleston: 30277 compared with 131204 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Aiken or in Charleston?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Aiken.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Aiken or Charleston?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Aiken.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charleston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 34% for Aiken versus 45% for Charleston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Aiken may include: Easley, Mauldin, and Wade-Hampton.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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