Aberdeen is a city located in Grays Harbor County Washington. Aberdeen has a 2024 population of 17,009. Aberdeen is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -0.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Aberdeen is $69,732 with a poverty rate of 20.96%. The median age in Aberdeen is 37.1 years: 35.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aberdeen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,119 | 77.31% |
| Two or more races | 2,084 | 12.28% |
| Other race | 1,026 | 6.05% |
| Native American | 344 | 2.03% |
| Asian | 169 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 114 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 0.67% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,441 | 2.59 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Non Family | 2,795 | 1.28 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Married | 2,302 | 3.57 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Female | 780 | 3.66 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Male | 564 | 3.66 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
55.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 871 | 7.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,093 | 9.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,126 | 10.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 714 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 3,728 | 33.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 819 | 7.38% |
| Some College | 2,750 | 24.77% |
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 | 8,502 | 7,529 | 1,585 |
| Hispanic | 1,554 | 932 | 72 |
| 2+ Races | 971 | 814 | 97 |
| Other Race | 393 | 67 | 0 |
| Native American | 217 | 180 | 3 |
| Asian | 137 | 133 | 46 |
| Islander | 113 | 113 | 36 |
| Black | 79 | 79 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,242 | $58,750 | $63,242 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,078 | $68,864 | $76,375 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $41,338 | $28,057 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,583 | $34,688 | $11,607 |
| Overall | $37,090 | $44,050 | $32,663 |
| Some College | $35,536 | $41,438 | $34,382 |
$37,090
Average Earnings
$44,050
Average Male
$32,663
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.7% of Aberdeen residents speak only English, while 16.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,450 | 2,094 | 18.29% |
| Hispanic | 3,620 | 1,092 | 30.17% |
| Other | 1,015 | 501 | 49.36% |
| Multiple | 2,057 | 347 | 16.87% |
| Native | 344 | 67 | 19.48% |
| Asian | 169 | 8 | 4.73% |
20.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.32%
Male Poverty Rate
21.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is Other, with 49.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is Asian, with 4.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.16% |
| High School | 17.92% |
| Some College | 14.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.55% |
| Female Employed | 13.66% |
| Male Employed | 9.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,563 | $87,143 |
| Households | $50,008 | $69,732 |
| Married Families | $80,451 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,141 | $43,028 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,198
Number of Veterans
1,153
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 430 |
| First Gulf War | 221 |
| Second Gulf War | 193 |
| Korea | 123 |
| World War II | 44 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 367 |
| 75+ | 329 |
| 35 to 54 | 278 |
| 55 to 64 | 182 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,099 | 10.92% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 5.65% |
| Native American | 24 | 9.06% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.79% |
| Black | 1 | 0.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
60.8%
Born in Aberdeen
92.06%
Native Born
7.94%
Foreign Born
6.32%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
92.06% of Aberdeen residents were born in the United States, with 60.8% having been born in Washington. 6.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,985 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2028 | 16,990 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2027 | 16,995 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2026 | 16,999 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2025 | 17,004 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2024 | 17,009 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2023 | 17,014 | -95 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 17,109 | -90 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 17,199 | 171 | 1% |
| 2020 | 17,028 | 280 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 16,748 | 131 | 0.79% |
| 2018 | 16,617 | 207 | 1.26% |
| 2017 | 16,410 | 148 | 0.91% |
| 2016 | 16,262 | 59 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 16,203 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 16,200 | -104 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 16,304 | -212 | -1.28% |
| 2012 | 16,516 | -175 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 16,691 | -174 | -1.03% |
| 2010 | 16,865 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,461 | -104 | -0.63% |
| 1990 | 16,565 | -2,174 | -11.6% |
| 1980 | 18,739 | 250 | 1.35% |
| 1970 | 18,489 | -252 | -1.34% |
| 1960 | 18,741 | -912 | -4.64% |
| 1950 | 19,653 | 807 | 4.28% |
| 1940 | 18,846 | -2,877 | -13.24% |
| 1930 | 21,723 | 6,386 | 41.64% |
| 1920 | 15,337 | 1,677 | 12.28% |
| 1910 | 13,660 | 9,913 | 264.56% |
| 1900 | 3,747 | -13,238 | -77.94% |