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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Aberdeen Micro

Aberdeen, SD · 2 counties · 39,936 residents · 2,839.01 sq mi
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Aberdeen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,437.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

39,936
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 39,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
39K40K41K42K43K1990201020202024Aberdeen
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,705
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,709 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,275
−38%vs 2000
vs $18,210 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,437
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,715 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
64.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
1.9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(38,032)
Black0.3%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(258)
Asian0.4%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(1,288)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(38,707)
Black0.1%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(158)
Asian0.4%(143)
Other2.6%(1,055)
Diversity Score8.4%(3,358)
8
+160%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.4%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
+87%vs 2000
vs 9.8 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, SD?

Aberdeen, SD has about 39,936 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, SD?

The typical household in Aberdeen, SD earns about $22,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aberdeen, SD expensive?

In Aberdeen, SD, the median home is worth about $43,437, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, SD?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Aberdeen, SD hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen, SD?

About 13.1% of people in Aberdeen, SD live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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