Aberdeen, WA Demographics

A map of Aberdeen's Population by Race

Aberdeen, Washington has an estimated population of 17,088, a less than 1% change from the 17,013 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 22.8% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.8% Native American/Other, 1.5% Asian, and 1.3% 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 considerably less diverse than Washington 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 49.9% in 2020 and 51.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aberdeen is ranked the 86th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aberdeen's White Population

11,200 residents of Aberdeen, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aberdeen is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Aberdeen ranks 452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 67.8% to 65.5%.

Aberdeen is less White than neighboring Cosmopolis (83.4% White), Aberdeen Gardens (87.7% White), Hoquiam (81.5% White), Central Park (81.7% White), and Markham (74.7% White).

Aberdeen's Black Population

218 residents of Aberdeen, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aberdeen is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Aberdeen ranks 184th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Aberdeen is more Black than neighboring Cosmopolis (0% Black), Aberdeen Gardens (0% Black), Hoquiam (0.1% Black), Central Park (0% Black), and Markham (0% Black).

Aberdeen's Asian Population

253 residents of Aberdeen, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aberdeen is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Aberdeen ranks 264th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Asian residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Aberdeen is more Asian than neighboring Aberdeen Gardens (0% Asian), Hoquiam (1.2% Asian), and Markham (0% Asian). Aberdeen is less Asian than neighboring Cosmopolis (4.1% Asian), and Central Park (2.8% Asian).

Aberdeen's Hispanic Population

3,903 residents of Aberdeen, or 22.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aberdeen is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Aberdeen ranks 98th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Aberdeen's population has increased from 18.9% to 22.8%.

Aberdeen is more Hispanic than neighboring Cosmopolis (9.4% Hispanic), Aberdeen Gardens (0% Hispanic), Hoquiam (7.7% Hispanic), Central Park (2.9% Hispanic), and Markham (0% Hispanic).

Aberdeen's Native American/Other Population

643 residents of Aberdeen, or 3.8% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Aberdeen ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aberdeen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Aberdeen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cosmopolis (0.6% Native American/Other), Aberdeen Gardens (0% Native American/Other), Central Park (3% Native American/Other), and Markham (0% Native American/Other). Aberdeen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoquiam (4.4% Native American/Other).

Aberdeen's Multiracial Population

871 residents of Aberdeen, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aberdeen is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Aberdeen ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aberdeen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Aberdeen's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.1%.

Aberdeen is more Multiracial than neighboring Cosmopolis (2.5% Multiracial). Aberdeen is less Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen Gardens (12.3% Multiracial), Central Park (9.7% Multiracial), and Markham (25.3% 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.