Population 8,475 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aberdeen
Household size in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Aberdeen is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only six have 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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Aberdeen skews older than the country: its median age is 43.1, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, in line with the national trend. Aberdeen is older than the great majority of Mississippi cities.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Aberdeen (19.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Aberdeen has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Mississippi cities.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Aberdeen own their homes; 28.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (56.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.9% of the housing in Aberdeen, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Aberdeen was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Mississippi overall, where the median home dates to 1987. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $508 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $524 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $611 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $768 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$261 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Aberdeen costs $768 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $261 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Aberdeen: 13.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.1% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.0% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Aberdeen never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in Aberdeen is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 2.23 | 43.1 | 19.8% | 28.3% | 14.9% | 1979 | $768 | 13.9% | 79.5% | 5.7% |
| East Aberdeen | 2.03 | 41.3 | 16.8% | 40.4% | 21.1% | 1977 | $726 | 7.1% | 79.4% | 7.3% |
| Becker | 2.42 | 44.4 | 3.0% | 1.1% | 8.3% | 1987 | $735 | 13.9% | 83.8% | 4.0% |
| Binford | 2.13 | 37.6 | 18.0% | 39.4% | 22.1% | 1978 | $754 | 7.3% | 77.8% | 7.1% |
| Lackey | 2.43 | 38.3 | 9.6% | 20.9% | 13.4% | 1991 | $766 | 17.2% | 89.7% | 3.0% |
| Athens | 2.75 | 37.3 | 3.1% | 9.7% | 19.3% | 1983 | $735 | 19.5% | 89.5% | 7.7% |
| Wren | 3.05 | 42.2 | 17.0% | 13.6% | 18.6% | 1984 | $691 | 13.9% | 84.9% | 8.1% |
| Gibson | 2.61 | 45.4 | 19.9% | 20.3% | 19.5% | 1983 | $797 | 13.4% | 78.9% | 3.6% |
| Darracott | 1.98 | 37.4 | 15.8% | 44.0% | 22.0% | 1978 | $751 | 7.8% | 78.8% | 7.9% |
| Amory | 2.42 | 43.8 | 11.3% | 27.3% | 15.0% | 1978 | $824 | 16.7% | 88.6% | 5.9% |
| Hamilton | 2.56 | 38.2 | 19.3% | 18.5% | 16.8% | 1990 | $733 | 19.6% | 81.0% | 16.8% |
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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