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Aiken, South Carolina Aiken (pronounced /ˈeɪkən/) is a city in and the county seat of Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. With Augusta, Georgia, it is one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. Aiken is home to the University of South Carolina at Aiken. The population was 25,337 at the 2000 census. Aiken was recognized with the All-America City Award in 1997 by the National Civic League. Geography Aiken is located at 33°32′58″N 81°43′14″W / 33.54944°N 81.72056°W / 33.54944; -81.72056 (33.549397, -81.720689).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.2 square miles (41.9 km²). Demographics Population in 1890, 2,362; in 1900, 3,414; in 1910, 3,911; in 1940, 6,168. As of the census of 2000, there were 25,337 people, 10,287 households, and 6,758 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,566.3 people per square mile (604.6/km²). There were 11,373 housing units at an average density of 703.1 per square mile (271.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66.63% White, 30.30% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.28% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.44% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.There were 10,287 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.90.In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.The median income for a household in the city was $49,100, and the median income for a family was $63,520. Males had a median income of $51,988 versus $28,009 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,129. About 10.1% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. Government Aiken is governed via a mayor-council system. A mayor is elected at-large. The city council consists of six members. Four are elected from districts and the other two are elected at-large. Historical events in Aiken The history of Aiken dates to its incorporation on December 19, 1835. It was named for William Aiken, a founder of a railroad company in Charleston.The writer Gamel Woolsey Gamel Woolsey, who coined the phrase 'pornography of violence' in her memoir of the Spanish Civil War, Death's Other Kingdom (also published under the title Malaga Burning), was born in Aiken in 1895.In the late 19th century, Aiken gained fame as a wintering spot for wealthy people from the Northeast. Over the years Aiken has hosted many famous and notable people.In the spring of 1931, the nation's attention was riveted on Aiken when Nicholas Longworth, Republican Speaker of the House, came down unexpectedly with pneumonia and died there on April 9, 1931. He had been visiting family friends – all long-time Republicans and fellow poker players – who had a winter home in town. Longworth was married to US President Theodore Roosevelt's daughter, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, who rushed to his side from Cincinnati, Ohio, arriving prior to his death. 1950 - Announcement of Savannah River Plant The selection of a site near Aiken by the United States Atomic Energy Commission to build a plant to produce fuel for thermonuclear weapons was announced on November 30, 1950. The site was named the Savannah River Plant (subsequently renamed to the Savannah River Site in 1989). The facility contained 5 production reactors, fuel fabrication facilities, a research laboratory, heavy water production facilities, two fuel reprocessing facilities and tritium recovery facilities. Historic places Aiken Preparatory School Aiken Tennis Club Whitehall Palmetto Golf Club Aiken Golf Club St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church Schools Aiken High School South Aiken High School South Aiken Baptist Christian School Aiken Christian School Aiken Preparatory School Mead Hall Episcopal School Silver Bluff High School St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic School, a private elementary and middle school. Lloyd Kennedy Charter School Kennedy Middle School Aiken Middle School Schofield Middle School JD Lever Elementary School Aiken Elementary Millbrook Elementary North Aiken Elementary Colleges and universities University of South Carolina at Aiken. Aiken Technical College The Savannah River Ecology Laboratory(SREL) is a research unit of The University of Georgia, located at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken, S.C. - Since the laboratory's founding in 1951 by Dr. Eugene Odum of the University of Georgia, a pioneer of modern ecology, SREL scientists have studied the long-term ecological impacts of the SRS nuclear facility. SREL is supported by federal, state, industry, and foundation funding. Steeplechase racing The Aiken Steeplechase Association, founded in 1930, hosts the Imperial Cup each March and the Holiday Cup in October, both of which are steeplechase races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association. This event shows large attendances of more than 30,000 spectators.The Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum was established in 1977 as a tribute to the famous flat racing and steeplechase Thoroughbred horses that trained at The Aiken Training Track. Other events held In Aiken Aiken also hosts many polo matches at the numerous polo fields located in the city. There are also many other events held in Aiken such as:The Lobster Races Aiken's Makin' Western Carolina State Fair Battle of Aiken Reenactment The Whiskey Road Race Aiken Triple Crown Fall Steeplechase Notable residents In the late 19th century and the first part of the 20th century, Aiken served as a winter playground for many of the country's wealthiest families such the Vanderbilts, Bostwicks, and the Whitneys.George H. Bostwick(1909–1982)court tennisplayer, asteeplechasejockeyandhorse trainer, and an eight-goalpoloplayer. Dwight Filley Davis, 1879–1945, an Americantennisplayer andpoliticianwho is best remembered as the founder of theDavis Cupinternational tennis competition, had a summer home in Aiken. Robert C. De Large, (1842–1874), born in Aiken,United States Congressmanfrom South Carolina in a contested election Thomas Hitchcockand his wife Louise spent a great deal of time at their 3,000-acre (12 km2) estate near Aiken where in 1892 he founded the Palmetto Golf Club.. In 1916, Louise Hitchcock founded theAiken Preparatory School. The Hitchcocks built asteeplechasetraining center on their property and trained weanlings imported from England. In 1930, Thomas Hitchcock was one of the founders of the Aiken Steeplechase Association.Fond offox hunting, they also established theAiken Houndsand in 1916 received official recognition from theMasters of Foxhounds Association of North America.. Tommy Hitchcock, Jr.(1900–1944), son of Thomas and Louise Hitchcock, was born in Aiken. He is considered one of the greatestpoloplayers of all-time. A veteran of theLafayette EscadrilleinWorld War I, he was killed in the service of his country inWorld War II. Eugene OdumIn 1951 he founded the SREL lab in Aiken South Carolina to study the long-term ecological impacts of the Savannah River Site nuclear facility. Strom Thurmond, (1902–2003), former US Senator who owned several residences in Aiken. Lee Atwater, (1951–1991), Republican political consultant and former Chairman ofRepublican National Committee Barney Chavous, former American football defensive end/defensive tackle in the NFL. He played his entire thirteen year career with the Denver Broncos from 1973-1985. Chavous was drafted to the NFL from South Carolina State University in the 2nd round. Corey Chavous, former All American football player playing 10 years in the NFL WilliamRefrigerator Perry, former NFL defensive lineman and 3-time NCAA All-American (1982–1984). Michael Dean Perry, former NFL defensive lineman, 6-time pro bowler (89-91, 93-94, 96), NCAA first-team All-American (1987). Marly Youmans, novelist and poet, bron in Aiken Paul Williams, currentWBOWelterweight Champion. Paul Wight, professional wrestler Troy Williamson, professional football player. James Walter 'Jimmy' Carter, champion boxer Grace Taylor, gymnast Anna Camp, actress, best-known as Sarah Newlin in the HBO seriesTrue Blood Fred Astaire, actor and dancer Andy Williams, singer Gamel Woolsey(1895–1968), writer and poet, born in Aiken The Southside The Southside is the southern area of the city of Aiken, which strongly increased in development after the construction of the Savannah River Site. It now serves as the premiere shopping district in Aiken County, being the location of the Aiken Mall, multiple retail stores, and several restaurants. Two large residential communities, Houndslake Country Club and Woodside Plantation, include some of the most prestigious homes in Aiken and have multiple golf courses within the communities. Aiken Municipal Airport Although no scheduled commercial flights run through the airport, it is a very busy airport with multiple executive partners from nearby businesses. It has two newly paved runways, a newly renovated terminal, and is in close proximity with Interstate 20.