Aiken County, South Carolina · County Market Snapshot
Assisted living in Aiken County, South Carolina
Demand, supply, and opportunity for small assisted living homes in Aiken County — from the RAL Market Scout dataset.
Updated July 2026
Aiken County, SC scores 8.3/10 (Strong) for assisted living opportunity. It has 14,771 residents aged 75+, growing 16.5%, against 15 licensed homes — a strong small-home market on RAL Market Scout's demand-vs-supply scoring.
Opportunity score
8.3/10
Strong
Population 75+
14,771
16.5% growth
Licensed homes
15
current supply
Demand rating
6.3/10
Moderate
Why Aiken County ranks here
Aiken County scores 8.3/10 (Strong) because its 14,771 seniors 75+ are growing 16.5% against just 15 licensed homes, with referral capacity of 1.8 per 1,000 seniors from nearby hospitals, hospice, and home-health agencies. A senior median income of $57,237 and median home value of $218,000 signal the local private-pay base.
Aiken County demand & supply detail
Population 75+
14,771
75+ growth (10-yr)
16.5%
Dementia prevalence (65+)
6.0%
Licensed assisted living homes
15
Referral facilities nearby (hospital · hospice · SNF · home health · FQHC)
How many assisted living homes are in Aiken County?
Aiken County has 15 licensed assisted living homes, serving 14,771 residents aged 75 and older.
Is Aiken County a good market for assisted living?
Aiken County scores 8.3 out of 10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout, which weighs 75+ demand and projected senior growth against current bed supply. Its 75+ population is growing 16.5%.
How fast is the senior population growing in Aiken County?
The 75+ population in Aiken County is projected to change 16.5% over the coming decade, with dementia prevalence around 6.0% of seniors 65+.
Go deeper on Aiken County
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Sources: Licensed-home count from the South Carolina state roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). 75+ population, growth, income, and home value from U.S. Census ACS. Dementia prevalence from CMS chronic-condition data. Opportunity score is RAL Market Scout's model. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.