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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Aberdeen

Maryland · 13,842 residents · 6.962 sq mi
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Aberdeen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,190. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $104,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,842
+6%since 1990
from 13,087 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,988 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,880 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+14%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Aberdeen
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,190
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,043 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,940
+45%since 1990
from $13,041 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$551
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $440 in 1990
US average: $602
59.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.4% in 1990
41.0% rent
2.7
−5%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(9,324)
Black24.9%(3,259)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(230)
Asian2.8%(370)
Diversity Score56.1%(7,340)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(8,790)
Black27%(3,739)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(477)
Asian2.5%(343)
Diversity Score60.8%(8,409)
61
+8%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−1%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen, Maryland?

Aberdeen, Maryland has about 13,842 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, Maryland?

The typical household in Aberdeen, Maryland earns about $39,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aberdeen, Maryland expensive?

In Aberdeen, Maryland, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, Maryland?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Aberdeen, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen, Maryland?

About 11.9% of people in Aberdeen, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aberdeen, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Aberdeen, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 755 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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