Aberdeen SnackAbility
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Crime in Aberdeen summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Aberdeen. Key points include:
There were 470 total crimes in Aberdeen in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Aberdeen is 1,678.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Aberdeen is 267.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Aberdeen is 1,410.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Aberdeen is -20.80% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Aberdeen Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Aberdeen / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 470 | 1,678.3 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 75 | 267.8 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 61 | 217.8 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 395 | 1,410.5 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 70 | 250.0 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 296 | 1,057.0 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 103.6 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Aberdeen summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Aberdeen. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Aberdeen is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Aberdeen is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Aberdeen is $240,644.
The median income in Aberdeen is $64,405.
Aberdeen's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Aberdeen Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Aberdeen | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Aberdeen, SD Weather
The average high in Aberdeen is 55.2° and the average low is 32.4°.
There are 45.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.7 inches of precipitation each year with 38.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 32.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 38.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Aberdeen Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Aberdeen
The current population in Aberdeen is 28,189. The population has increased 9.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,189 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 28,297 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 28,388 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 28,500 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 28,315 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 28,225 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 28,124 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 27,925 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 27,783 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 27,418 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 26,979 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 26,506 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 26,160 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 25,893 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 25,713 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Aberdeen
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Aberdeen is:
81.5% White with 22,964 White residents.
1.8% African American with 495 African American residents.
3.6% American Indian with 1,002 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 948 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 28 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 23 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 1,166 Two Or More residents.
5.5% Hispanic with 1,563 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Aberdeen | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.5% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 3.6% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Aberdeen
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Aberdeen is 51.2% female with 14,422 female residents.
Aberdeen is 48.8% male with 13,766 male residents.
| Gender | Aberdeen | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Aberdeen for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Aberdeen completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Aberdeen | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Aberdeen, South Dakota
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6.0% of households in Aberdeen earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Aberdeen earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Aberdeen earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Aberdeen earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Aberdeen earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Aberdeen earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Aberdeen earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.5% of households in Aberdeen earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Aberdeen earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Aberdeen earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Aberdeen | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
