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Aberdeen

Maryland · 16,254 residents · 6.962 sq mi
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Aberdeen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,481. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,254
+17%since 2000
from 13,842 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,335 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+3%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K18K1990201020202024Aberdeen
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,481
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,190 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,511
+72%since 2000
from $18,940 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+8%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(8,790)
Black27%(3,739)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(477)
Asian2.5%(343)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(8,409)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(8,030)
Black30.2%(4,904)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,540)
Asian3%(483)
Other7.8%(1,275)
Diversity Score81%(13,165)
Diversity Score
81
+33%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen, Maryland?

Aberdeen, Maryland has about 16,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, Maryland?

The typical household in Aberdeen, Maryland earns about $66,481 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 $192,400, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, Maryland?

About 22.3% 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 14.9% 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 3,167 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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