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Aberdeen Proving Ground

Maryland · 1,668 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 $120,583. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 1,448 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,810 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,668
−46%since 2000
from 3,116 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
150 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+31%since 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K5K6K1990201020202024Aberdeen Proving Ground
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,583
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,736
+187%since 2000
from $12,808 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
+51.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,810
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
0.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
99.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(695)
Black28.2%(471)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(246)
Asian4.9%(81)
Other2.8%(46)
Diversity Score84.1%(1,404)
Diversity Score
84
+9%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland?

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland has about 1,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland earns about $120,583 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 $1,810 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland?

About 52.2% 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 3.5% 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 3,565 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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