Population 20,927 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aberdeen
Household size in Aberdeen
| Period | Aberdeen | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Aberdeen holds 2.83 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.65, even as the national average fell.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.1 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Aberdeen is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The picture is much the same across Washington.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Aberdeen (15.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Aberdeen has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Washington 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Aberdeen than nationally: 38.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 44.8% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.1 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Aberdeen as nationally: 10.9%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Washington as a whole (7.6%). Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Aberdeen is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1953, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only one other Washington city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $707 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $753 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $744 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,036 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$330 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Aberdeen costs $1,036 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $330 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Aberdeen: 14.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Only nine of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Aberdeen never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 21 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people 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 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Aberdeen runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.83 | 38.2 | 15.8% | 38.0% | 10.9% | 1953 | $1,036 | 14.8% | 84.5% | 9.6% |
| Junction City | 2.48 | 43.9 | 3.1% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 1971 | $1,161 | 25.8% | 92.7% | 1.3% |
| South Aberdeen | 2.36 | 45.8 | 4.7% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 1973 | $1,093 | 23.5% | 93.4% | 1.1% |
| Woodlawn | 2.42 | 40.6 | 19.0% | 20.2% | 19.3% | 1959 | $1,539 | 14.7% | 90.7% | 28.6% |
| Cosmopolis | 2.43 | 41.8 | 6.8% | 24.6% | 9.7% | 1958 | $1,295 | 21.1% | 90.4% | 11.0% |
| Hoquiam | 2.43 | 39.8 | 15.8% | 35.6% | 8.0% | 1945 | $1,174 | 18.8% | 92.8% | 10.0% |
| Central Park | 2.27 | 56.8 | 3.2% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 1978 | $1,142 | 21.2% | 92.7% | 1.0% |
| Aberdeen Gardens | 2.59 | 44.1 | 7.1% | 12.3% | 5.4% | 1978 | $1,169 | 15.0% | 92.9% | 5.7% |
| Markham | 2.12 | 41.3 | 12.7% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 1982 | $633 | 4.8% | 94.6% | 0.0% |
| Grays Harbor City | 2.65 | 44.6 | 19.0% | 23.6% | 2.9% | 1951 | $859 | 24.8% | 90.7% | 4.1% |
| Melbourne | 1.96 | 61.0 | 6.2% | 19.3% | 1.7% | 1977 | $1,087 | 23.5% | 95.0% | 0.7% |
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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