Aberdeen is a city located in Brown County South Dakota. Aberdeen has a 2024 population of 28,002. Aberdeen is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -1.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,432 in 2020.
The average household income in Aberdeen is $81,636 with a poverty rate of 12.87%. The median age in Aberdeen is 35.8 years: 35.2 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aberdeen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,275 | 82.25% |
| Two or more races | 1,773 | 6.27% |
| Native American | 1,659 | 5.86% |
| Asian | 1,053 | 3.72% |
| Other race | 337 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 171 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,341 | 2.2 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 5,869 | 1.21 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Married | 4,919 | 3.05 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Female | 1,012 | 3.32 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Male | 541 | 3.21 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 708 | 3.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,971 | 10.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,646 | 25.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,533 | 8.33% |
| High School Graduate | 5,623 | 30.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 560 | 3.04% |
| Some College | 3,370 | 18.3% |
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 | 15,990 | 15,154 | 5,421 |
| Native American | 865 | 774 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 714 | 562 | 123 |
| 2+ Races | 656 | 570 | 265 |
| Asian | 507 | 335 | 283 |
| Other Race | 212 | 173 | 91 |
| Black | 54 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.77%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,441 | $68,750 | $50,078 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,495 | $77,708 | $59,688 |
| High School Graduate | $37,265 | $42,318 | $32,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,250 | $31,680 | $25,458 |
| Overall | $46,070 | $52,638 | $40,848 |
| Some College | $41,901 | $51,595 | $36,736 |
$46,070
Average Earnings
$52,638
Average Male
$40,848
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.77% of Aberdeen residents speak only English, while 7.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,196 | 2,203 | 9.93% |
| Multiple | 1,766 | 692 | 39.18% |
| Hispanic | 1,374 | 513 | 37.34% |
| Asian | 1,034 | 251 | 24.27% |
| Native | 1,640 | 208 | 12.68% |
| Other | 307 | 78 | 25.41% |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 100% |
| Black | 143 | 15 | 10.49% |
12.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.98%
Male Poverty Rate
14.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is White, with 9.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.09% |
| High School | 13.69% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.86% |
| Female Employed | 8.6% |
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,694 | $107,938 |
| Households | $63,715 | $81,636 |
| Married Families | $107,699 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,674 | $50,741 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,224
Number of Veterans
1,091
Male Veterans
133
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 427 |
| Second Gulf War | 286 |
| First Gulf War | 270 |
| Korea | 71 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 360 |
| 65 to 74 | 299 |
| 75+ | 255 |
| 55 to 64 | 212 |
| 18 to 34 | 98 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,209 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 12 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.34% |
| Black | 3 | 1.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
68%
Born in Aberdeen
95.73%
Native Born
4.27%
Foreign Born
2.56%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
95.73% of Aberdeen residents were born in the United States, with 68% having been born in South Dakota. 2.56% 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 | 27,466 | -107 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 27,573 | -107 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 27,680 | -108 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 27,788 | -107 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 27,895 | -107 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 28,002 | -108 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 28,110 | -47 | -0.17% |
| 2022 | 28,157 | -157 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 28,314 | -118 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 28,432 | 145 | 0.51% |
| 2019 | 28,287 | -136 | -0.48% |
| 2018 | 28,423 | -93 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 28,516 | 343 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 28,173 | 372 | 1.34% |
| 2015 | 27,801 | 134 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 27,667 | 189 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 27,478 | 515 | 1.91% |
| 2012 | 26,963 | 514 | 1.94% |
| 2011 | 26,449 | 227 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 26,222 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,658 | -269 | -1.08% |
| 1990 | 24,927 | -924 | -3.57% |
| 1980 | 25,851 | -625 | -2.36% |
| 1970 | 26,476 | 3,403 | 14.75% |
| 1960 | 23,073 | 2,022 | 9.61% |
| 1950 | 21,051 | 4,036 | 23.72% |
| 1940 | 17,015 | 550 | 3.34% |
| 1930 | 16,465 | 1,928 | 13.26% |
| 1920 | 14,537 | 3,784 | 35.19% |
| 1910 | 10,753 | 6,666 | 163.1% |
| 1900 | 4,087 | 905 | 28.44% |
| 1890 | 3,182 | -24,284 | -88.41% |