Aberdeen, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Aberdeen, Mississippi Info Snack

Population
5,302
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
16.3%
Median Home
$81,200
Median Income
$42,257
Median Rent
$575

Aberdeen SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
3
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
4
Commute
7

Aberdeen, MS Cost Of Living

76
Aberdeen's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Aberdeen Mississippi National Average
Overall 76 82 100
Services 87 95 100
Groceries 84 94 100
Health 78 90 100
Housing 45 64 100
Transportation 87 89 100
Utilities 88 97 100

Aberdeen, MS Photos

Aberdeen City Hall
Source: Public Domain
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Rankings for Aberdeen in Mississippi

Map Of Aberdeen, MS

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Population over time in Aberdeen

Year Population % Change
2020 5,302 -0.8%
2019 5,347 -0.5%
2018 5,375 -1.0%
2017 5,427 -0.7%
2016 5,466 -0.5%
2015 5,492 -1.3%
2014 5,563 -1.1%
2013 5,626 -1.3%
2012 5,700 -1.3%
2011 5,774 -

Race / Ethnicity in Aberdeen

White
27.0% (1,431)
African American
71.7% (3,804)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.2% (9)
Hispanic
1.1% (58)
Race Aberdeen MS USA
White 27.0% 56.4% 60.1%
African American 71.7% 37.5% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.2% 1.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 1.1% 3.2% 18.2%

Gender in Aberdeen

Female
46.8% (2,482)
Male
53.2% (2,820)
Gender Aberdeen MS USA
Female 46.8% 51.6% 50.8%
Male 53.2% 48.4% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Aberdeen for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
7.0% (371)
9-12th Grade
14.0% (742)
High School / GED
37.0% (1,961)
Some College
20.0% (1,060)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (424)
Bachelor's Degree
9.0% (477)
Master's Degree
3.0% (159)
Professional Degree
1.0% (53)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (53)
Education Aberdeen MS USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 14.0% 10.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 37.0% 30.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 9.0% 14.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Aberdeen, Mississippi

Less than $10,000
10.8% (57,205)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.8% (57,205)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.8% (62,786)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (42,974)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.1% (74,507)
$50,000 to $74,999
23.2% (122,783)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.4% (39,067)
$100,000 to $149,999
10.4% (55,252)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.4% (7,255)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (11,162)
Income Aberdeen MS USA
Less than $10,000 10.8% 9.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.8% 6.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.8% 12.3% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 11.0% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.1% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.2% 17.0% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.4% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.4% 11.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.4% 4.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 3.4% 8.3%

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