State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
419.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.24%
Growth Since 2010
-9.53%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Aberdeen, Mississippi Population 2021
5,077
Aberdeen is a city located in Monroe County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Monroe County. With a 2020 population of 5,077, it is the 63rd largest city in Mississippi and the 4728th largest city in the United States . Aberdeen is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -9.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,612 in 2010. Aberdeen reached it's highest population of 7,184 in 1980. Spanning over 12 miles, Aberdeen has a population density of 420 people per square mile.
The average household income in Aberdeen is $56,121 with a poverty rate of 18.16%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $585 per month, and the median house value is $75,200. The median age in Aberdeen is 40 years, 36.5 years for males, and 44.4 years for females.
Aberdeen Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aberdeen was:
- Black or African American: 72.47%
- White: 26.66%
- Two or more races: 0.75%
- Other race: 0.11%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Aberdeen, Mississippi is 5,077 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,269.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,612.
Aberdeen, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,860 | 72.47% |
| White | 1,420 | 26.66% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race | 6 | 0.11% |
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Aberdeen Population by Race
Aberdeen Population Pyramid $2021
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Aberdeen Population by Age
Aberdeen Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,016 | 2.51 | 60 |
| Non Family | 821 | 1.11 | 47.9 |
| Married | 716 | 3.45 | 79.7 |
| Female | 386 | 3.7 | 50.8 |
| Male | 93 | 2.78 | 53.8 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Aberdeen Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 275 | 7.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 546 | 14.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,288 | 34.59% |
| Some College | 766 | 20.57% |
| Associates Degree | 280 | 7.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 390 | 10.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 179 | 4.81% |
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Aberdeen Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Aberdeen Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,460 | 1,794 | 234 |
| White | 1,226 | 1,099 | 328 |
| Hispanic | 48 | 20 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.75%.
Aberdeen Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,111
Average Earnings
$32,151
Average Male
$27,064
Average Female
Aberdeen Earnings by Educational Attainment
Aberdeen Language by Age
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Aberdeen Language
98.62% of Aberdeen residents speak only English, while 1.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
Aberdeen Language
Aberdeen Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,741 | 720 | 19.25% |
| White | 1,229 | 178 | 14.48% |
| Multiple | 40 | 18 | 45.00% |
18.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.09%
Male Poverty Rate
20.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Aberdeen
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is Multiple, with 45.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is White, with 14.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.51%.
Aberdeen Poverty
Aberdeen Poverty Rate by Education
Aberdeen Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Aberdeen Married by Age and Sex
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Aberdeen Marriage
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.
Aberdeen Marital Status by Race
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Aberdeen Marital Status
Aberdeen Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 132 | 4.70% |
| White | 88 | 6.77% |
Aberdeen Veterans by Race
Aberdeen Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
Aberdeen Veterans by Education
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53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Aberdeen Employment by Age
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Aberdeen Employment by Race
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Aberdeen Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.47%
Native Born
0.53%
Foreign Born
0.53%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.47% of Aberdeen residents were born in the United States, with 88.02% having been born in Mississippi. 0.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Aberdeen Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,077 | -64 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 5,141 | -64 | -1.23% |
| 2019 | 5,205 | -64 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | 5,269 | -69 | -1.29% |
| 2017 | 5,338 | -33 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 5,371 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 5,380 | -53 | -0.98% |
| 2014 | 5,433 | -34 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 5,467 | -58 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 5,525 | -46 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 5,571 | -27 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 5,598 | -817 | -1.35% |
| 2000 | 6,415 | -422 | -0.64% |
| 1990 | 6,837 | -347 | -0.49% |
| 1980 | 7,184 | 1,027 | 1.55% |
| 1970 | 6,157 | -293 | -0.46% |
| 1960 | 6,450 | 1,160 | 2.00% |
| 1950 | 5,290 | 544 | 1.09% |
| 1940 | 4,746 | 821 | 1.92% |
| 1930 | 3,925 | -146 | -0.36% |
| 1920 | 4,071 | 363 | 0.94% |
| 1910 | 3,708 | 274 | 0.77% |
| 1900 | 3,434 | -15 | -0.04% |
| 1890 | 3,449 | 0.00% |