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Aberdeen Proving Ground

Maryland · 2,193 residents · 11.134 sq mi
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Aberdeen Proving Ground is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,069. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 923 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,086 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,193
−30%since 2000
from 3,116 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
+33%since 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K5K6K1990201020202024Aberdeen Proving Ground
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,069
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,799
+351%since 2000
from $12,808 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.9%
+52.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
+29%since 2010
from 0.269 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,086
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
97.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(1,451)
Black34.2%(1,065)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(349)
Asian3.1%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score77%(2,399)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(1,047)
Black33.1%(725)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(210)
Asian3.4%(74)
Other6.2%(137)
Diversity Score81.1%(1,778)
Diversity Score
81
+5%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
+34.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2017
from 92.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 82.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland?

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland has about 2,193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland?

The typical household in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland earns about $125,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland expensive?

In Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, the typical rent is about $2,086 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland?

About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland?

About 0.9% of people in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,040 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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