Town · North Carolina
Aberdeen, North Carolina
Aberdeen, town, in Moore County, North Carolina. Aberdeen had 10,066 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,516 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,228 (±19). GEOID 3700160.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,066
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,516 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,228 ±19
Median household income
$75,078
±$5,900 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$314,900
±$25,021 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,244
±$189 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Aberdeen and what county is it in?
Aberdeen is a town in Moore County, North Carolina. It covers 10.8 square miles of land, 786 residents per square mile in 2020.
Aberdeen is in the Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 10,066 people lived in Aberdeen on July 1, 2025, up 18.1% since 2020, faster than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 8,516 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,228 (±19).
| Measure | Aberdeen | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,228 ±19 | 104,876 | +1,633 |
| Households | 3,996 ±311 | 44,013 | +1,105 |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.18 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,311 ±359 | 50,280 | +1,119 |
Aberdeen's population since 2000
From 3,400 in 2000 to 10,066 in 2025: up 196.1%. 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 35.8 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 13.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.7%. 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Aberdeen | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 ±2.1 | 43.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5% ±3.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.8% ±3.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±3.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.1% ±2.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.2% ±6.6 pts | 75.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.7% ±4.6 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2% ±2.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.2% ±3.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.8% ±4.3 pts | 13.1% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±4.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±5.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6% ±2.5 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.9% ±5.8 pts | 41.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.2% ±4.2 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±5.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±2.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 3,996 households earn less than $75,078 a year (±$5,900), against $86,080 in Moore County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $67,192 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aberdeen | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,078 ±$5,900 | $86,080 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,695 ±$8,994 | $107,924 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,487 ±$3,505 | $45,505 | +$6,832 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±4.8 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6% ±10.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7% ±4.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±4.7 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±4.2 pts | 90.9% | – |
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 59.0% of Aberdeen's occupied homes and renters 41.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,900 by its owner (±$25,021). The median renter pays $1,244 a month including utilities, and 23.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Aberdeen | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,900 ±$25,021 | $351,400 | +$66,177 |
| Median gross rent | $1,244 ±$189 | $1,254 | +$241 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.6% ±11.3 pts | 38.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,702 ±$219 | $1,780 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.0% ±7.7 pts | 76.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.0% ±7.7 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,311 ±359 | 50,280 | +1,119 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7% ±6.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.3% ±7.4 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.6% ±2.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.8% ±2.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.1% ±7.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.1% ±4.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±2.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 235 new housing units in Aberdeen in 2025 (235 in single-family houses), 23.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
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?
83.2% of Aberdeen's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes.
| Measure | Aberdeen | Moore County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9% ±5.2 pts | 57.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.2% ±5.5 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±3.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±2.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±3.6 pts | 12.2% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±3.0 | 26.6 min | +4.8 min |
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 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,691 (Tract 9511.02) to $85,192 (Tract 9511.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9511.02Moore County | 5,980 | $66,691 |
| Tract 9511.01Moore County | 4,281 | $85,192 |
| Tract 9507.02Moore County | 3,337 | $121,618 |
| Tract 9507.03Moore County | 2,793 | $120,972 |
| Tract 9510.01Moore County | 3,942 | $94,198 |
| Tract 9512Moore County | 5,220 | $81,885 |
| Tract 9509Moore County | 2,572 | $96,028 |
| Tract 9510.02Moore County | 1,101 | $74,457 |
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 North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Aberdeen is the 3,207th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 93rd-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Aberdeen ranks 155th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 93rd | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 25th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 265th | 443 |
| Median household income | 155th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 158th | 443 |
| Median home value | 150th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 239th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 166th | 421 |
| Median age | 362nd | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 294th | 443 |
| Work from home | 236th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 120th | 439 |
Aberdeen's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, 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?
12 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.