Aberdeen, MS

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    2024 Population
    4,890
    US Senator
    Roger Wicker
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.6
    9.17% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    28.2%
    28.9% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $33,285
    18.3% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $87,600
    4.16% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,684
    21.2% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Aberdeen, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Aberdeen, MS are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Aberdeen, MS are Vaughn Beauty College (32 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Aberdeen, MS was $87,600, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

    Most people in Aberdeen, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Aberdeen, MS was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMississippiMonroe County, MSThree Rivers Region--Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette & Monroe Counties PUMA, MS

    Population & Diversity

    Aberdeen, MS is home to a population of 4.89k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.245% of Aberdeen, MS residents were born outside of the country (12 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.4 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.4k people) in Aberdeen, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.42k White (Non-Hispanic) and 46 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Aberdeen, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Aberdeen, MS was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aberdeen, MS
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.4k ± 341
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.42k ± 336
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      46 ± 50
    0.225%
    Hispanic Population
    11 people

    In 2024, there were 2.4 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.4k people) in Aberdeen, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.42k White (Non-Hispanic) and 46 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.225% of the people in Aberdeen, MS are hispanic (11 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Aberdeen, MS as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Mississippi.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      15,967 ± 3,094 people
    2. Honduras
      6,221 ± 1,934 people
    3. Guatemala
      4,623 ± 1,668 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Mississippi was Mexico, the natal country of 15,967 Mississippi residents, followed by Honduras with 6,221 and Guatemala with 4,623.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    0.245%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    12 people
    0.0815%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    4 people

    As of 2024, 0.245% of Aberdeen, MS residents (12 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aberdeen, MS was 0.0815%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      120 ± 96
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      54 ± 53
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      6 ± 38

    Aberdeen, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.22 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Aberdeen, MS.

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    Health

    92.4% of the population of Aberdeen, MS has health coverage, with 25.7% on employee plans, 24.8% on Medicaid, 22.8% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1,875 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,875 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1939 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 436 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 13.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.63%
    Uninsured
    25.7%
    Employer Coverage
    24.8%
    Medicaid
    22.8%
    Medicare
    16.8%
    Non-Group
    2.31%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aberdeen, MS declined by 5.5% from 8.07% to 7.63%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Aberdeen, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Aberdeen, MS employs 1.68k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Aberdeen, MS were Manufacturing (516 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (305 people), and Retail Trade (136 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($82,857), Public Administration ($61,667), and Construction ($50,688).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.68k
    2024 Value
    ± 347
    −21.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 34.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Aberdeen, MS declined at a rate of −21.2%, from 2.14k employees to 1.68k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aberdeen, MS, are Production Occupations (396 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (184 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (161 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aberdeen, MS.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.68k
    2024 Value
    ± 347
    −21.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 34.7%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Aberdeen, MS declined at a rate of −21.2%, from 2.14k employees to 1.68k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aberdeen, MS, are Manufacturing (516 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (305 people), and Retail Trade (136 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aberdeen, MS, though some of these residents may live in Aberdeen, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,707
    Median earning men ± $14,225
    $28,872
    Median earning women ± $8,653

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($100,078), Other Services Except Public Administration ($78,571), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($60,078).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($42,708), Retail Trade ($29,149), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,283).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.38%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.17M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 1.38% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (60.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.439%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 60.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.439%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Mississippi

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    Roger Wicker
    Senator from Mississippi1
    Assumed office on December 31, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith
    Senator from Mississippi2
    Assumed office on April 9, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

    Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Aberdeen, MS awarded 32 degrees. The student population of Aberdeen, MS in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 62 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Aberdeen, MS are White (24 and 75%) and Black or African American (8 and 25%).

    The largest universities in Aberdeen, MS by number of degrees awarded are Vaughn Beauty College (32 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Aberdeen, MS are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (13 and 40.6%), General Cosmetology (11 and 34.4%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (8 and 25%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 63 students enrolled in Aberdeen, MS, 1.59% men and 98.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 41 records, of which 97.6% were women and 2.44% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
      13 degrees awarded
    2. Nail Specialist & Manicurist
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Aberdeen, MS was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 13 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years from schools in Aberdeen, MS according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Vaughn Beauty College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Vaughn Beauty College with 32 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aberdeen, MS, which is 0 times less than the 32 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 24 degrees mean that there were 3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 8 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Aberdeen, MS was $87,600 in 2024, which is 0.263 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $84,100 to $87,600, a 4.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Aberdeen, MS is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Aberdeen, MS have an average commute time of 26.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Aberdeen, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $87,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,496
    $1,524
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$301

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Aberdeen, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Aberdeen, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    66.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66.6% of the housing units in Aberdeen, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Aberdeen, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $33,285
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,167
    2.29k
    Number of Households
    ± 402

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.29k households in Aberdeen, MS declined from $33,285 from the previous year's value of $40,732.

    The following chart displays the households in Aberdeen, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Aberdeen, MS is from Mississippi.
    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Mississippi
    0.45
    2023 Wage GINI in Mississippi

    In 2024, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.74% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.3%)
    2. Carpooled (12.8%)
    3. Public Transit (3.02%)

    In 2024, 80.3% of workers in Aberdeen, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (3.02%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    26.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Aberdeen, MS have a longer commute time (26.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.11% of the workforce in Aberdeen, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Aberdeen, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Aberdeen, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Aberdeen, MS have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    28.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aberdeen, MS (1.32k out of 4.67k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Aberdeen, MS is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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