Population 11,825 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aberdeen
Household size in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.54 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.46 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.17 | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Aberdeen are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.52 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Hampton neighborhood has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 36.2 | 37.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 37.2 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 38.4 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 38.1 | 39.2 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Aberdeen is 43.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 42.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Hampton neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 14.1% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 15.0% | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 14.9% | 12.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Aberdeen: 21.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Aberdeen has the highest share of single-parent households of any Hampton neighborhood.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Aberdeen
Renters in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3% | 41.3% | 35.1% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 42.2% | 37.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.1% | 45.2% | 38.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.0% | 43.8% | 36.6% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Aberdeen than nationally: 45.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About three in ten owners (29.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 13.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Aberdeen is close to the national rate: 10.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Hampton as a whole (8.2%). Only one other Hampton neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1970 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1972 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1974 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1974 | 1982 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Aberdeen is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $809 | $1,012 | $1,107 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $846 | $1,088 | $1,232 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $894 | $1,165 | $1,358 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,441 | $1,523 | $1,647 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$632 | +$510 | +$540 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Aberdeen runs $1,441 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $632 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 39.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Aberdeen
Bachelor's degrees in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 22.2% | 27.5% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 23.2% | 28.9% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 27.1% | 32.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 28.5% | 35.4% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +6.3 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Aberdeen than nationally: 26.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Hampton neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 10.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 89.2% | 88.9% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 89.2% | 90.0% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 91.5% | 91.5% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 92.7% | 92.8% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +3.6 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Aberdeen is close to the national rate: 90.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Hampton as a whole (92.7%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.4 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Hampton | Virginia Beach area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Aberdeen has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Aberdeen has the lowest unemployment rate of any Hampton neighborhood. Unemployment has fallen 6.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Aberdeen compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 2.18 | 43.0 | 21.0% | 45.0% | 10.8% | 1969 | $1,441 | 26.0% | 90.7% | 3.2% |
| Newmarket South | 2.39 | 38.7 | 14.2% | 53.7% | 4.3% | 1968 | $945 | 14.7% | 92.5% | 0.0% |
| Greater Wythe | 2.31 | 42.8 | 13.6% | 30.2% | 10.1% | 1954 | $1,425 | 26.9% | 93.5% | 5.1% |
| Mercury Central | 2.51 | 31.6 | 10.9% | 75.4% | 10.3% | 1985 | $1,587 | 24.8% | 85.8% | 6.3% |
| Briarfield | 2.05 | 36.8 | 16.5% | 70.8% | 12.0% | 1973 | $1,180 | 16.3% | 87.2% | 10.6% |
| Northampton | 2.30 | 40.0 | 15.9% | 32.5% | 5.3% | 1978 | $1,525 | 28.8% | 92.8% | 6.6% |
| Downtown Hampton | 2.41 | 36.1 | 15.5% | 51.2% | 7.0% | 1964 | $1,462 | 22.7% | 94.0% | 7.7% |
| Downtown Newport News | 1.88 | 32.8 | 13.6% | 71.7% | 6.0% | 1974 | $1,337 | 25.7% | 94.8% | 9.4% |
| Magruder | 2.55 | 33.6 | 13.4% | 43.4% | 5.4% | 1985 | $1,546 | 28.8% | 95.4% | 6.2% |
| North King St | 2.39 | 41.0 | 11.3% | 38.0% | 6.8% | 1969 | $1,260 | 30.8% | 94.2% | 5.8% |
| Phoebus | 2.28 | 38.5 | 16.1% | 52.0% | 14.4% | 1976 | $1,366 | 27.1% | 89.3% | 10.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Aberdeen. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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