Aberdeen, NC Demographics

A map of Aberdeen's Population by Race

Aberdeen, North Carolina has an estimated population of 9,228, an increase from the 8,516 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.2% White, 20.7% Black, 5.1% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.2% 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 has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina 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 55.1% in 2020 and 53.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aberdeen is ranked the 104th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aberdeen's White Population

5,928 residents of Aberdeen, or 64.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aberdeen is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Aberdeen ranks 461st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's White population has grown by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Aberdeen's population has increased from 63.0% to 64.2%.

Aberdeen is more White than neighboring Ashley Heights (54.3% White), and Taylortown (27.2% White). Aberdeen is less White than neighboring Pinebluff (71.2% White), Southern Pines (73.4% White), and Pinehurst (85.6% White).

Aberdeen's Black Population

1,908 residents of Aberdeen, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Aberdeen ranks 268th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Black residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.7%.

Aberdeen is more Black than neighboring Pinebluff (19% Black), Southern Pines (10.8% Black), Pinehurst (1.1% Black), and Ashley Heights (19.9% Black). Aberdeen is less Black than neighboring Taylortown (62% Black).

Aberdeen's Asian Population

297 residents of Aberdeen, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Aberdeen ranks 134th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Asian population has grown by an estimated 88.0%. Asian residents' share of Aberdeen's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.2%.

Aberdeen is more Asian than neighboring Pinebluff (0% Asian), Southern Pines (1.4% Asian), Pinehurst (1.8% Asian), Ashley Heights (0% Asian), and Taylortown (0% Asian).

Aberdeen's Hispanic Population

468 residents of Aberdeen, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aberdeen is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Aberdeen ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 7.1% to 5.1%.

Aberdeen is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinehurst (4.3% Hispanic), Ashley Heights (0% Hispanic), and Taylortown (3.1% Hispanic). Aberdeen is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinebluff (6.4% Hispanic), and Southern Pines (7% Hispanic).

Aberdeen's Native American/Other Population

184 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Aberdeen ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Aberdeen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinebluff (0.3% Native American/Other), Southern Pines (0.2% Native American/Other), Pinehurst (1.9% Native American/Other), and Taylortown (0% Native American/Other). Aberdeen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ashley Heights (23.8% Native American/Other).

Aberdeen's Multiracial Population

443 residents of Aberdeen, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Aberdeen ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 5.8% to 4.8%.

Aberdeen is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinebluff (3.1% Multiracial), and Ashley Heights (2.1% Multiracial). Aberdeen is less Multiracial than neighboring Southern Pines (7.2% Multiracial), Pinehurst (5.3% Multiracial), and Taylortown (7.6% 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.