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Aberdeen, SD
City in Brown County, South Dakota.
Population
28,189
Land area
16.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,701
ZIP codes
0
Aberdeen and its ZIP codes
Aberdeen at a glance
- Aberdeen is about 142 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 3rd most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $64,405 a year, 14% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,300 (16% below South Dakota) and median rent is $762 a month.
Local data for Aberdeen, SD
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools20
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices1
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants90
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools9
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Aberdeen, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,405
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$217,300
Median rent
$762/mo
Homeownership
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
11.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (11,670), Norwegian Americans (2,914), Irish Americans (1,853).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for Aberdeen.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,565
19,589 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,984
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$280M
FY 2026, $7,314 per person
How people get to work
Aberdeen, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aberdeen, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,202
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
114
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
22.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aberdeen, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Aberdeen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prairiewood VillageCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| Bath CornerCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WarnerTown | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| StratfordTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WestportTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| ColumbiaCity | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| MinaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| MansfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| GrotonCity | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Hutterville ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| WetonkaTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Long Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| FerneyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| Grassland ColonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| MelletteCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aberdeen, SD in?
- Aberdeen is in Brown County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Aberdeen, SD?
- About 28,189 people live in Aberdeen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aberdeen?
- Nearby places include Prairiewood Village (4 mi), Bath Corner (6.6 mi), Bath (7.1 mi), Warner (9.7 mi), Stratford (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023