Aberdeen, SD Demographics

A map of Aberdeen's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	22,964	23,482	81.5%	82.4%
Hispanic	1,563	1,465	5.5%	5.1%
Multiracial	1,166	1,054	4.1%	3.7%
Native American/Other	1,053	1,080	3.7%	3.8%
Asian	948	892	3.4%	3.1%
Black	495	522	1.8%	1.8%

Aberdeen, South Dakota has an estimated population of 28,189, a slight decrease from the 28,495 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% White, 5.5% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, 3.4% Asian, and 1.8% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than South Dakota 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 31.4% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aberdeen is ranked the 3rd most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aberdeen's White Population

22,964 residents of Aberdeen, or 81.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Aberdeen ranks 346th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 82.4% to 81.5%.

Aberdeen is less White than neighboring Prairiewood Village (100% White), Bath Corner (100% White), Warner (97.3% White), Bath (100% White), and Westport (91.4% White).

Aberdeen's Black Population

495 residents of Aberdeen, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Aberdeen ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Black residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Aberdeen is more Black than neighboring Prairiewood Village (0% Black), Bath Corner (0% Black), Warner (0% Black), Bath (0% Black), and Westport (0% Black).

Aberdeen's Asian Population

948 residents of Aberdeen, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Aberdeen ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Aberdeen is more Asian than neighboring Prairiewood Village (0% Asian), Bath Corner (0% Asian), Warner (0% Asian), Bath (0% Asian), and Westport (0% Asian).

Aberdeen's Hispanic Population

1,563 residents of Aberdeen, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Aberdeen ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Aberdeen is more Hispanic than neighboring Prairiewood Village (0% Hispanic), Bath Corner (0% Hispanic), Warner (0% Hispanic), Bath (0% Hispanic), and Westport (0% Hispanic).

Aberdeen's Native American/Other Population

1,053 residents of Aberdeen, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aberdeen is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Aberdeen ranks 144th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Aberdeen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prairiewood Village (0% Native American/Other), Bath Corner (0% Native American/Other), Warner (0.2% Native American/Other), Bath (0% Native American/Other), and Westport (0% Native American/Other).

Aberdeen's Multiracial Population

1,166 residents of Aberdeen, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Aberdeen ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Aberdeen is more Multiracial than neighboring Prairiewood Village (0% Multiracial), Bath Corner (0% Multiracial), Warner (2.5% Multiracial), and Bath (0% Multiracial). Aberdeen is less Multiracial than neighboring Westport (8.6% 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.