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Aberdeen

South Dakota · 26,091 residents · 16.517 sq mi
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Aberdeen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,718. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $116,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,091
+6%since 2000
from 24,658 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,580 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K27K28K29K1990201020202024Aberdeen
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,718
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,276 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,121
+29%since 2000
from $17,923 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(23,209)
Black0.4%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(196)
Asian0.5%(133)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(1,077)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(23,759)
Black0.7%(171)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(412)
Asian1.3%(327)
Other5.2%(1,348)
Diversity Score20.4%(5,312)
Diversity Score
20
+366%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen, South Dakota?

Aberdeen, South Dakota has about 26,091 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, South Dakota?

The typical household in Aberdeen, South Dakota earns about $41,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aberdeen, South Dakota expensive?

In Aberdeen, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $116,100, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, South Dakota?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Aberdeen, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen, South Dakota?

About 12.0% of people in Aberdeen, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aberdeen, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Aberdeen, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,164 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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