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Aberdeen, MS
City in Monroe County, Mississippi.
Population
4,890
Land area
12.1sq mi
People per sq mi
404
ZIP codes
0
Aberdeen and its ZIP codes
Aberdeen at a glance
- Aberdeen is about 6.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 71st most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $33,285 a year, 41% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,600 (48% below Mississippi) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Aberdeen, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aberdeen, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,285
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$87,600
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
66.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (162), German Americans (122), French Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Aberdeen.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,622
9,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $7,273 per person
How people get to work
Aberdeen, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aberdeen, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
225
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aberdeen, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.2%
U.S. 33.3% +15.9 pts
Diabetes
21.4%
U.S. 12.1% +9.3 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Aberdeen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HamiltonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.6 |
| HamiltonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| AmoryCity | 11 mi | 12.5 |
| HatleyTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Columbus AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| CaledoniaTown | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| OkolonaCity | 17 mi | 7.2 |
| West PointCity | 17 mi | 20.9 |
| NettletonCity | 18 mi | 4 |
| GattmanVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| SmithvilleTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| ShannonTown | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| Van VleetCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| ColumbusCity | 24 mi | 25.1 |
| Sulligent, ALTown | 25 mi | 7.8 |
| Vernon, ALTown | 26 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aberdeen, MS in?
- Aberdeen is in Monroe County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Aberdeen, MS?
- About 4,890 people live in Aberdeen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aberdeen?
- Nearby places include New Hamilton (8.9 mi), Hamilton (10 mi), Amory (11 mi), Hatley (13 mi), Columbus AFB (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023