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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Aberdeen

Washington · 16,565 residents · 10.873 sq mi
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Aberdeen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,300. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,565
+1%vs 2000
vs 16,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,523 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−1%vs 2000
vs 34.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Aberdeen
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,762
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,683 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,816
−27%vs 2000
vs $16,092 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.3%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$314
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $492 in 2000
US average: $450
57.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.4% in 2000
43.0% rent
1.9
−26%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(13,530)
Black0.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,518)
Asian2%(331)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(4,569)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(15,559)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(420)
Asian1.7%(282)
Other4.2%(704)
Diversity Score19.8%(3,277)
20
−29%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.4%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Aberdeen, Washington?

Aberdeen, Washington has about 16,565 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, Washington?

The typical household in Aberdeen, Washington earns about $21,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aberdeen, Washington expensive?

In Aberdeen, Washington, the median home is worth about $42,300, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, Washington?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Aberdeen, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen, Washington?

About 18.3% of people in Aberdeen, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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