Aberdeen is a town located in Moore County North Carolina. Aberdeen has a 2024 population of 9,775. Aberdeen is currently growing at a rate of 3.02% annually and its population has increased by 13.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,627 in 2020.
The average household income in Aberdeen is $76,927 with a poverty rate of 8.12%. The median age in Aberdeen is 36.4 years: 36.3 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aberdeen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,695 | 77.18% |
| Black or African American | 1,359 | 15.67% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 3.72% |
| Asian | 206 | 2.37% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.33% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.27% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,546 | 2.4 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 1,701 | 3.12 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 1,307 | 1.19 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Female | 386 | 2.8 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Male | 152 | 3.65 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 247 | 4.09% |
| Associates Degree | 919 | 15.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,166 | 19.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 740 | 12.25% |
| High School Graduate | 1,398 | 23.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 141 | 2.33% |
| Some College | 1,429 | 23.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,192 | 4,041 | 1,684 |
| Black | 1,296 | 1,134 | 162 |
| Hispanic | 260 | 191 | 42 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 125 | 18 |
| Asian | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| Native American | 32 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,229 | $82,009 | $39,095 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,983 | $69,806 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,967 | $42,641 | $31,663 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,986 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,328 | $54,438 | $31,727 |
| Some College | $34,618 | $40,814 | $27,179 |
$42,328
Average Earnings
$54,438
Average Male
$31,727
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.67% of Aberdeen residents speak only English, while 5.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,201 | 411 | 6.63% |
| Black | 1,302 | 168 | 12.9% |
| Hispanic | 462 | 105 | 22.73% |
| Native | 32 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Multiple | 323 | 4 | 1.24% |
8.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.62%
Male Poverty Rate
9.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is Hispanic, with 22.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is Multiple, with 1.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.26% |
| High School | 10.4% |
| Some College | 4.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 6.25% |
| Male Employed | 5.13% |
| Female Employed | 3.64% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,803 | $90,983 |
| Households | $69,758 | $76,927 |
| Married Families | $84,224 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,477 | $51,710 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
810
Number of Veterans
697
Male Veterans
113
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 453 |
| First Gulf War | 213 |
| Vietnam | 131 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 356 |
| 55 to 64 | 202 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 611 | 14.1% |
| Black | 105 | 8.05% |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 57.6% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 11.15% |
| Native American | 22 | 56.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.75%
Born in Aberdeen
94.69%
Native Born
5.31%
Foreign Born
2.91%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
94.69% of Aberdeen residents were born in the United States, with 46.75% having been born in North Carolina. 2.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,210 | 287 | 2.63% |
| 2028 | 10,923 | 287 | 2.7% |
| 2027 | 10,636 | 287 | 2.77% |
| 2026 | 10,349 | 287 | 2.85% |
| 2025 | 10,062 | 287 | 2.94% |
| 2024 | 9,775 | 287 | 3.02% |
| 2023 | 9,488 | 173 | 1.86% |
| 2022 | 9,315 | 208 | 2.28% |
| 2021 | 9,107 | 480 | 5.56% |
| 2020 | 8,627 | 698 | 8.8% |
| 2019 | 7,929 | 289 | 3.78% |
| 2018 | 7,640 | 125 | 1.66% |
| 2017 | 7,515 | 166 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 7,349 | 164 | 2.28% |
| 2015 | 7,185 | 196 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 6,989 | 221 | 3.27% |
| 2013 | 6,768 | 213 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 6,555 | 178 | 2.79% |
| 2011 | 6,377 | 73 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 6,304 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,400 | 700 | 25.93% |
| 1990 | 2,700 | -8,510 | -75.91% |