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Aberdeen

North Carolina · 10,066 residents (2025 est.) · 10.578 sq mi
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Aberdeen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,078. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,828 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $314,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,228
+171%since 2000
from 3,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
872 / sq mi
+171%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,066 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Aberdeen
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,078
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,911 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,487
+108%since 2000
from $18,045 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−6%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,900
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
41.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+44%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(2,428)
Black21.7%(738)
Hispanic / Latino4%(135)
Asian1.2%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(1,792)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(5,928)
Black20.7%(1,908)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(468)
Asian3.2%(297)
Other6.8%(627)
Diversity Score67%(6,187)
Diversity Score
67
+27%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+106%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen, North Carolina?

Aberdeen, North Carolina has about 9,228 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, North Carolina?

The typical household in Aberdeen, North Carolina earns about $75,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aberdeen, North Carolina expensive?

In Aberdeen, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $314,900, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, North Carolina?

About 31.9% of adults age 25 and over in Aberdeen, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen, North Carolina?

About 10.5% of people in Aberdeen, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aberdeen, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Aberdeen, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,528 residents, a change of about 242 percent over that period.

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