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Aberdeen, OH
Village in Brown County, Ohio.
Population
1,517
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,123
ZIP codes
0
Aberdeen and its ZIP codes
Aberdeen at a glance
- Aberdeen is about 3.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,484 a year, 36% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,400 (20% below Ohio) and median rent is $588 a month.
Local data for Aberdeen, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aberdeen, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,484
Poverty rate
32.1%
Median home value
$171,400
Median rent
$588/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (360), Irish Americans (239), Dutch Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Aberdeen.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,542
8,026 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,147
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $6,840 per person
How people get to work
Aberdeen, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled19.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aberdeen, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
91
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aberdeen, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Aberdeen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Maysville, KYCity | 1.5 mi | 19 |
| RipleyVillage | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| Dover, KYCity | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ManchesterVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
| BentonvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Germantown, KYCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Mays Lick, KYCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HigginsportVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RussellvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Sardis, KYCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Augusta, KYCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| West UnionVillage | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| Concord, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| Brooksville, KYCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Cherry ForkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aberdeen, OH in?
- Aberdeen is in Brown County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Aberdeen, OH?
- About 1,517 people live in Aberdeen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aberdeen?
- Nearby places include Maysville, KY (1.5 mi), Ripley (5.6 mi), Dover, KY (8.4 mi), Manchester (9.1 mi), Bentonville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023