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Aberdeen Micro

Aberdeen, WA · 1 counties · 72,797 residents · 1,901.463 sq mi
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Aberdeen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,899. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,797
+8%since 2000
from 67,194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
63K67K71K74K78K1990201020202024Aberdeen
202477K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,899
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,160 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,656
+29%since 2000
from $16,799 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(58,112)
Black0.3%(205)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(3,258)
Asian1.2%(790)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(10,822)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(59,282)
Black1%(762)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(6,272)
Asian1.4%(995)
Other7.5%(5,448)
Diversity Score40.4%(29,374)
Diversity Score
40
+151%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

AberdeenCENTRAL17,088
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1 component county

Grays Harbor CountyCENTRAL78,144
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aberdeen, WA?

Aberdeen, WA has about 72,797 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen, WA?

The typical household in Aberdeen, WA earns about $41,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aberdeen, WA expensive?

In Aberdeen, WA, the median home is worth about $158,200, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Aberdeen, WA?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Aberdeen, WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen, WA?

About 16.1% of people in Aberdeen, WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aberdeen, WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Aberdeen, WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,622 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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