Aberdeen is a city located in Harford County Maryland. Aberdeen has a 2024 population of 18,586. Aberdeen is currently growing at a rate of 3.22% annually and its population has increased by 14.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,265 in 2020.
The average household income in Aberdeen is $95,579 with a poverty rate of 14.11%. The median age in Aberdeen is 39.4 years: 38 years for males, and 41.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aberdeen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,124 | 54.21% |
| Black or African American | 4,982 | 29.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,629 | 9.68% |
| Other race | 628 | 3.73% |
| Asian | 418 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 50 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,912 | 2.43 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 3,049 | 3.11 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Non Family | 2,490 | 1.23 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Female | 1,074 | 3.02 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Male | 299 | 3.3 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 797 | 6.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1,499 | 12.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,693 | 14.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,305 | 11.15% |
| High School Graduate | 3,863 | 33.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 2,346 | 20.05% |
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 | 6,588 | 5,856 | 1,678 |
| Black | 3,267 | 3,109 | 940 |
| Hispanic | 973 | 923 | 170 |
| 2+ Races | 816 | 770 | 85 |
| Other Race | 468 | 436 | 79 |
| Asian | 286 | 278 | 172 |
| Native American | 11 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,776 | $83,068 | $63,359 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,054 | $104,583 | $106,635 |
| High School Graduate | $41,102 | $47,778 | $31,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $70,199 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,038 | $66,379 | $45,521 |
| Some College | $47,141 | $62,679 | $37,065 |
$54,038
Average Earnings
$66,379
Average Male
$45,521
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.58% of Aberdeen residents speak only English, while 11.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,975 | 1,037 | 20.84% |
| White | 8,649 | 957 | 11.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,654 | 244 | 14.75% |
| Other | 628 | 165 | 26.27% |
| Multiple | 1,616 | 155 | 9.59% |
| Native | 50 | 43 | 86% |
14.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.79%
Male Poverty Rate
17.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is Native, with 86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aberdeen is Multiple, with 9.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.95% |
| High School | 16.57% |
| Some College | 9.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.74% |
| Female Employed | 6.97% |
| Male Employed | 5.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,091 | $113,355 |
| Households | $76,019 | $95,579 |
| Married Families | $132,948 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,804 | $60,709 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,591
Number of Veterans
1,331
Male Veterans
260
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 674 |
| First Gulf War | 544 |
| Vietnam | 376 |
| Korea | 51 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 491 |
| 55 to 64 | 406 |
| 65 to 74 | 361 |
| 75+ | 199 |
| 18 to 34 | 134 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 978 | 13.15% |
| Black | 442 | 11.94% |
| Other Race | 94 | 21.76% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 4.77% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 4.57% |
| Asian | 27 | 8.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
56.98%
Born in Aberdeen
91.05%
Native Born
8.95%
Foreign Born
4.12%
Non Citizen
4.84%
Naturalized
91.05% of Aberdeen residents were born in the United States, with 56.98% having been born in Maryland. 4.12% 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 | 21,487 | 580 | 2.77% |
| 2028 | 20,907 | 580 | 2.85% |
| 2027 | 20,327 | 581 | 2.94% |
| 2026 | 19,746 | 580 | 3.03% |
| 2025 | 19,166 | 580 | 3.12% |
| 2024 | 18,586 | 580 | 3.22% |
| 2023 | 18,006 | 1,155 | 6.85% |
| 2022 | 16,851 | -85 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 16,936 | 671 | 4.13% |
| 2020 | 16,265 | 246 | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 16,019 | -33 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 16,052 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 16,036 | 494 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 15,542 | 21 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 15,521 | 146 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 15,375 | 270 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 15,105 | 69 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 15,036 | 49 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 14,987 | 12 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 14,975 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,842 | 755 | 5.77% |
| 1990 | 13,087 | 1,554 | 13.47% |
| 1980 | 11,533 | -842 | -6.8% |
| 1970 | 12,375 | 2,696 | 27.85% |
| 1960 | 9,679 | 6,735 | 228.77% |
| 1950 | 2,944 | -18,543 | -86.3% |