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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Aberdeen

Washington · 16,461 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 $30,683. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $80,300. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,461
−1%since 1990
from 16,565 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,514 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,523 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+1%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Aberdeen
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,683
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,762 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,092
+36%since 1990
from $11,816 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.2%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$492
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
58.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.0% in 1990
41.6% rent
2.6
+35%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(15,559)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(420)
Asian1.7%(282)
Diversity Score19.8%(3,277)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(13,530)
Black0.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,518)
Asian2%(331)
Diversity Score27.8%(4,569)
28
+40%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 16.6 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, Washington?

Aberdeen, Washington has about 16,461 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, Washington?

The typical household in Aberdeen, Washington earns about $30,683 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 $80,300, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, Washington?

About 11.8% 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 22.2% of people in Aberdeen, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aberdeen, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Aberdeen, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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