City · Mississippi
Aberdeen, Mississippi
Aberdeen, city, in Monroe County, Mississippi. Aberdeen had 4,799 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,961 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,890 (±18). GEOID 2800180.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,799
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,961 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,890 ±18
Median household income
$33,285
±$11,167 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $56,447
Median home value
$87,600
±$8,496 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $169,800
Median gross rent
$727
±$26 (90% margin)
Mississippi: $954
Where is Aberdeen and what county is it in?
Aberdeen is a city in Monroe County, Mississippi. It covers 12.1 square miles of land, 410 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Aberdeen, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,799 people lived in Aberdeen on July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Mississippi's (−0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 4,961 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,890 (±18).
| Measure | Aberdeen | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,890 ±18 | 33,747 | −436 |
| Households | 2,289 ±200 | 13,895 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.04 ±0.18 | 2.39 | −0.47 |
| Housing units | 2,581 ±213 | 16,843 | no clear change |
Aberdeen's population since 2000
From 6,415 in 2000 to 4,799 in 2025: down 25.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Aberdeen as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Aberdeen?
The median resident of Aberdeen is 42.6 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 28.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 69.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.9%.
| Measure | Aberdeen | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 ±6.3 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±5.0 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.7% ±4.7 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±4.6 pts | 47.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.9% ±6.9 pts | 66.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 69.4% ±7.0 pts | 29.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9% ±5.0 pts | 16.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6% ±2.9 pts | 9.8% | −5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.9% ±5.3 pts | 84.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.6% ±4.6 pts | 16.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±2.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±3.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Aberdeen earn?
Half of Aberdeen's 2,289 households earn less than $33,285 a year (±$11,167), against $51,866 in Monroe County and $56,447 in Mississippi. In 2015-2019 the median was $49,491 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $16,206 after inflation. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aberdeen | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,285 ±$11,167 | $51,866 | −$16,206 |
| Mean household income | $56,316 ±$10,378 | $70,112 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,862 ±$4,562 | $29,127 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 28.2% ±9.9 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.9% ±21.1 pts | 20.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.6% ±5.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 80.5% ±7.1 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.6% ±6.7 pts | 86.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Aberdeen?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Aberdeen's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $87,600 by its owner (±$8,496). The median renter pays $727 a month including utilities, and 59.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Aberdeen | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $87,600 ±$8,496 | $120,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $727 ±$26 | $768 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.0% ±17.0 pts | 43.1% | +21.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,037 ±$210 | $1,163 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6% ±9.5 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.4% ±9.5 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,581 ±213 | 16,843 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9% ±3.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8% ±7.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4% ±4.0 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.7% ±4.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±5.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Aberdeen building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Aberdeen in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Mississippi.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Aberdeen work and get to work?
80.3% of Aberdeen's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes.
| Measure | Aberdeen | Monroe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.3% ±5.9 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±4.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.3% ±9.4 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8% ±8.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.0% ±4.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±5.0 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Aberdeen?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Aberdeen, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,094 (Tract 9507) to $38,208 (Tract 9508).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9508Monroe County | 2,657 | $38,208 |
| Tract 9507Monroe County | 2,244 | $31,094 |
| Tract 9506Monroe County | 2,865 | $44,310 |
| Tract 9505.02Monroe County | 4,355 | $66,082 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Aberdeen) · Census block assignment files
How does Aberdeen compare with other places in Mississippi?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Aberdeen is the 5,012th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 65th-most populous of 299 in Mississippi.
Aberdeen ranks 152nd of 172 places in Mississippi with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 65th | 299 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 80th | 148 |
| Residents per square mile | 137th | 187 |
| Median household income | 152nd | 172 |
| Per capita income | 86th | 183 |
| Median home value | 155th | 178 |
| Median gross rent | 116th | 161 |
| Poverty rate | 54th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 134th | 171 |
| Median age | 36th | 186 |
| Owner-occupied share | 75th | 182 |
| Travel time to work | 55th | 185 |
Aberdeen's figures with every place in Mississippi (CSV)
Every place in Mississippi, sortable · Compare Aberdeen with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Aberdeen?
19 of the 57 figures for Aberdeen on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Aberdeen are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Aberdeen.