Aberdeen, SD

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US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.8

0.562% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.9%

0.865% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$63,715

1.64% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$205,500

6.92% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,172

1.98% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, Aberdeen, SD had a population of N/A people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $63,715. Between N/A and N/A the population of Aberdeen, SD N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $62,684 to $63,715, a 1.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Aberdeen, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.4%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.84%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.43%).

None of the households in Aberdeen, SD 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.

97.4% of the residents in Aberdeen, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Aberdeen, SD are Northern State University (473 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Aberdeen, SD was $205,500, and the homeownership rate was 58.4%.

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Population & Diversity

Aberdeen, SD is home to a population of N/A people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.27% of Aberdeen, SD residents were born outside of the country (1.21k people).

In 2023, there were 15.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23k people) in Aberdeen, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.52k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 1.09k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.4%

2023 Citizenship

95%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.4% of Aberdeen, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Aberdeen, SD was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Aberdeen, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aberdeen, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
23k ± 200
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.52k ± 261
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.09k ± 312

5.2%

Hispanic Population

1.47k people

5.2% of the people in Aberdeen, SD are hispanic (1.47k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Aberdeen, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

4.27%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.21k people

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.99k people

As of 2023, 4.27% of Aberdeen, SD residents (1.21k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aberdeen, SD was 7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Aberdeen, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
395 ± 138
Gulf War (2001-)
286 ± 96
Gulf War (1990s)
240 ± 125

Aberdeen, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Aberdeen, SD employs 15.2k people. The largest industries in Aberdeen, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,347 people), Retail Trade (2,093 people), and Manufacturing (1,908 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($72,875), Public Administration ($63,770), and Finance & Insurance ($59,158).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.2k

2023 Value

± 996

−1.98%

1 Year decline

± 9.48%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Aberdeen, SD declined at a rate of −1.98%, from 15.5k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aberdeen, SD, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,826 people), Management Occupations (1,528 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,349 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aberdeen, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.2k

2023 Value

± 996

−1.98%

1 Year decline

± 9.48%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Aberdeen, SD declined at a rate of −1.98%, from 15.5k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aberdeen, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,347 people), Retail Trade (2,093 people), and Manufacturing (1,908 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aberdeen, SD, though some of these residents may live in Aberdeen, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,297

Median earning men ± $4,372

$37,771

Median earning women ± $4,032

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($87,766), Public Administration ($83,205), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($57,019), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,763), and Information ($52,730).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% 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 8.96%.

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Aberdeen, SD awarded 473 degrees. The student population of Aberdeen, SD in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,320 male students and 2,201 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Aberdeen, SD are White (411 and 90.1%), followed by Two or More Races (16 and 3.51%), Hispanic or Latino (11 and 2.41%), and Asian (7 and 1.54%).

The largest universities in Aberdeen, SD by number of degrees awarded are Northern State University (473 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Aberdeen, SD are Curriculum & Instruction (46 and 9.73%), Elementary Education & Teaching (35 and 7.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (33 and 6.98%).

The median tuition cost in Aberdeen, SD for a public four year colleges is $7,616 for in-state students and $10,718 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Aberdeen, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,521 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,521 students enrolled in Aberdeen, SD, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,008 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
35 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
21 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Aberdeen, SD was Elementary Education & Teaching with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Aberdeen, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northern State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

473 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern State University with 473 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 175 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aberdeen, SD, which is 0.587 times less than the 298 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 411 degrees mean that there were 25.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 16 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,616) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,229) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Aberdeen, SD was $205,500 in 2023, which is NaNk times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $192,200 to $205,500, a 6.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Aberdeen, SD is 58.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Median household income in Aberdeen, SD is $63,715. In N/A, the place with the highest median household income in Aberdeen, SD was Census Tract 9517 with a value of $76,503, followed by Census Tract 9513 and Census Tract 9514, with respective values of $75,968 and $73,796.

Housing

Property

$205,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,553

$7,206

Median Property Taxes

±$598

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, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

58.4%

Homeownership

2023

60.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 58.4% of the housing units in Aberdeen, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9517
Census Tract 9513
Census Tract 9514

In N/A, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Aberdeen, SD was Census Tract 9517 with a value of $76,503, followed by Census Tract 9513 and Census Tract 9514, with respective values of $75,968 and $73,796.

The following map shows all of the places in Aberdeen, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,715

Median Household Income

± $3,646

12.3k

Number of Households

± 882

In 2023, the median household income of the 12.3k households in Aberdeen, SD grew to $63,715 from the previous year's value of $62,684.

The following chart displays the households in Aberdeen, SD 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Aberdeen, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Aberdeen, SD N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

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.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Aberdeen, SD have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 0.518% of the workforce in Aberdeen, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aberdeen, SD (3.51k out of 27.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of Aberdeen, SD has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 12% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 2.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Brown County, SD see 1550 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.257% decrease from the previous year (1554 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 234 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,550 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brown County, SD

Primary care physicians in Brown County, SD see an average of 1,550 patients per year. This represents a 0.257% decrease from the previous year (1,554 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Brown County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 23.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.21%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

12%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

2.04%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aberdeen, SD grew by 8.88% from 7.54% to 8.21%.

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

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