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Aberdeen

Mississippi · 4,961 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 $42,257. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,454 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,961
−23%since 2000
from 6,415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
410 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+23%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Aberdeen
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,257
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,530 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,222
+100%since 2000
from $11,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.7%(2,480)
Black59.9%(3,840)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(36)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(3,903)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(1,247)
Black70.6%(3,504)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(55)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score50.9%(2,525)
Diversity Score
51
−16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.0%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen, Mississippi?

Aberdeen, Mississippi has about 4,961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, Mississippi?

The typical household in Aberdeen, Mississippi earns about $42,257 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 $81,200, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, Mississippi?

About 13.2% 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 16.3% 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 1,876 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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