Aberdeen, MD Demographics

A map of Aberdeen's Population by Race

Aberdeen, Maryland has an estimated population of 17,298, an increase from the 16,254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% White, 28.9% Black, 11.0% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 2.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aberdeen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aberdeen is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Aberdeen, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 65.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aberdeen is ranked the 85th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Aberdeen was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aberdeen's White Population

8,644 residents of Aberdeen, or 50.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aberdeen is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Aberdeen ranks 383rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's White population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Aberdeen's population has increased from 49.4% to 50.0%.

Aberdeen is more White than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (47.7% White). Aberdeen is less White than neighboring Perryman (59.5% White), Havre de Grace (66.9% White), and Riverside (55.4% White).

Aberdeen's Black Population

4,995 residents of Aberdeen, or 28.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Aberdeen ranks 119th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. Black residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 30.2% to 28.9%.

Aberdeen is more Black than neighboring Havre de Grace (19% Black). Aberdeen is less Black than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (33.1% Black), Perryman (32.2% Black), Riverside (32% Black), and Abingdon (33.9% Black).

Aberdeen's Asian Population

351 residents of Aberdeen, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aberdeen is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Aberdeen ranks 179th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Asian residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.0%.

Aberdeen is more Asian than neighboring Perryman (1.7% Asian), and Abingdon (1.8% Asian). Aberdeen is less Asian than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (3.4% Asian), Havre de Grace (2.4% Asian), and Riverside (2.3% Asian).

Aberdeen's Hispanic Population

1,900 residents of Aberdeen, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Aberdeen ranks 144th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Aberdeen's population has increased from 9.5% to 11.0%.

Aberdeen is more Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (9.6% Hispanic), Perryman (4.8% Hispanic), Havre de Grace (5.6% Hispanic), Riverside (6.8% Hispanic), and Abingdon (6.9% Hispanic).

Aberdeen's Native American/Other Population

350 residents of Aberdeen, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Aberdeen ranks 113th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aberdeen's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.0%.

Aberdeen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (1.8% Native American/Other), Perryman (0% Native American/Other), Havre de Grace (0.6% Native American/Other), Riverside (0.4% Native American/Other), and Abingdon (0% Native American/Other).

Aberdeen's Multiracial Population

1,058 residents of Aberdeen, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Aberdeen ranks 37th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.1%.

Aberdeen is more Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (4.5% Multiracial), Perryman (1.8% Multiracial), Havre de Grace (5.4% Multiracial), and Riverside (3% Multiracial). Aberdeen is less Multiracial than neighboring Abingdon (7.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.