Aberdeen, South Dakota

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
28,388
Population
$62,684
Median Income
$192,200
Home Value
35.6
Median Age

Demographics

Aberdeen has a population of 28,388 with a median age of 35.6. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
82.6%
Hispanic
4.8%
Other
4.8%
Asian
4.6%
Black
3.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population28,388
Median Age35.6
White82.6%
Black or African American3.2%
Asian4.6%
Hispanic or Latino4.8%
Other / Two or More Races4.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Aberdeen is $62,684, which is 16.6% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $35,366. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

$62,684
Median Household Income
$35,366
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Aberdeen is 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Aberdeen, 93.0% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
93.0%
Bachelor's+
33.6%
Graduate+
8.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher93.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree8.9%

Housing

The median home value in Aberdeen is $192,200, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $741. The homeownership rate is 58.0%.

$192,200
Median Home Value
$741/mo
Median Rent
58.0%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$192,200
Median Monthly Rent$741
Homeownership Rate58.0%
Vacancy Rate9.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aberdeen, South Dakota?
The population of Aberdeen, South Dakota is 28,388 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Aberdeen, South Dakota?
The median household income in Aberdeen, South Dakota is $62,684. This is 16.6% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Aberdeen, South Dakota?
The median home value in Aberdeen, South Dakota is $192,200. The median monthly rent is $741.
What percentage of people in Aberdeen have a college degree?
In Aberdeen, South Dakota, 33.6% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 93.0% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Aberdeen, South Dakota an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 3.1x (median home value $192,200 vs. median income $62,684), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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