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Aberdeen

Washington · 17,013 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 $42,203. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,700. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,013
+3%since 2000
from 16,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,565 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+11%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K16K17K17K17K1990201020202024Aberdeen
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,203
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,683 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,143
+50%since 2000
from $16,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(11,530)
Black1.2%(202)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(3,208)
Asian1.8%(308)
Other8.2%(1,399)
Diversity Score59.5%(10,114)
Diversity Score
59
+114%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen, Washington?

Aberdeen, Washington has about 17,013 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, Washington?

The typical household in Aberdeen, Washington earns about $42,203 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 $143,700, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, Washington?

About 17.6% 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 21.9% of people in Aberdeen, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aberdeen, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Aberdeen, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 448 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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