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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Aberdeen

Mississippi · 6,415 residents · 12.09 sq mi
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Aberdeen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,530. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,800. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,415
−6%since 1990
from 6,837 in 1990
1990 – 2025
531 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 566 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+7%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Aberdeen
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,530
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,501 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,584
+37%since 1990
from $8,448 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.6%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$373
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
65.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.5% in 1990
34.4% rent
2.5
−3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(3,268)
Black51.7%(3,533)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(13)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score63.3%(4,327)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(2,480)
Black59.9%(3,840)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(36)
Asian0.4%(25)
Diversity Score60.8%(3,903)
61
−4%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen, Mississippi?

Aberdeen, Mississippi has about 6,415 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, Mississippi?

The typical household in Aberdeen, Mississippi earns about $23,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aberdeen, Mississippi expensive?

In Aberdeen, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, Mississippi?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Aberdeen, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen, Mississippi?

About 29.6% of people in Aberdeen, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aberdeen, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Aberdeen, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 422 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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