Aberdeen, MS Demographics

A map of Aberdeen's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,395	3,504	69.4%	70.6%
White	1,415	1,247	28.9%	25.1%
Multiracial	63	119	1.3%	2.4%
Hispanic	11	55	0.2%	1.1%
Native American/Other	6	19	0.1%	0.4%
Asian	0	17	0.0%	0.3%

Aberdeen, Mississippi has an estimated population of 4,890, a slight decrease from the 4,961 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.4% Black, 28.9% White, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably less diverse than Mississippi 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 43.7% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aberdeen is ranked the 71st most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aberdeen's White Population

1,415 residents of Aberdeen, or 28.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aberdeen is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Aberdeen ranks 324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's White population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of Aberdeen's population has increased from 25.1% to 28.9%.

Aberdeen is less White than neighboring New Hamilton (78.8% White), Hamilton (95.3% White), Amory (64.1% White), Hatley (94.7% White), and Columbus AFB (73.2% White).

Aberdeen's Black Population

3,395 residents of Aberdeen, or 69.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aberdeen is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Aberdeen ranks 100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 70.6% to 69.4%.

Aberdeen is more Black than neighboring New Hamilton (3.3% Black), Hamilton (3.4% Black), Amory (28% Black), Hatley (0% Black), and Columbus AFB (0.4% Black).

Aberdeen's Asian Population

0 residents of Aberdeen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Aberdeen ranks 157th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Aberdeen is less Asian than neighboring New Hamilton (17.9% Asian), Amory (0.1% Asian), and Columbus AFB (3.8% Asian).

Aberdeen's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Aberdeen, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aberdeen is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Aberdeen ranks 321st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Aberdeen is more Hispanic than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Hispanic), Hamilton (0% Hispanic), and Hatley (0% Hispanic). Aberdeen is less Hispanic than neighboring Amory (2.8% Hispanic), and Columbus AFB (12.6% Hispanic).

Aberdeen's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Aberdeen, or 0.1% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Aberdeen ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Aberdeen is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), and Hatley (0% Native American/Other). Aberdeen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Amory (0.4% Native American/Other), and Columbus AFB (3.9% Native American/Other).

Aberdeen's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Aberdeen, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Aberdeen ranks 225th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.3%.

Aberdeen is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Multiracial). Aberdeen is less Multiracial than neighboring Amory (4.7% Multiracial), Hatley (5.3% Multiracial), and Columbus AFB (6.2% 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.