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Aberdeen, WA
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
Population
17,088
Land area
10.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,572
ZIP codes
0
Aberdeen and its ZIP codes
Aberdeen at a glance
- Aberdeen is about 13 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 86th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $52,195 a year, 47% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,300 (58% below Washington) and median rent is $1,049 a month.
Local data for Aberdeen, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aberdeen, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,195
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$237,300
Median rent
$1,049/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,580), German Americans (2,175), Irish Americans (1,823).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grays Harbor County. PPP loans are for Aberdeen.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,001
23,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,029
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$731M
FY 2026, $9,664 per person
How people get to work
Aberdeen, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aberdeen, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
27
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,364
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
68° / 37°F
84.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aberdeen, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Aberdeen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CosmopolisCity | 2.4 mi | 1.4 |
| HoquiamCity | 4.3 mi | 9.5 |
| Central ParkCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.5 |
| Aberdeen GardensCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| MarkhamCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| MontesanoCity | 11 mi | 10.9 |
| OcostaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| BradyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| WestportCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| Cohassett BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Ocean ShoresCity | 16 mi | 8.5 |
| GraylandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.8 |
| SatsopCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7 |
| OyehutCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Hogans CornerCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aberdeen, WA in?
- Aberdeen is in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
- What is the population of Aberdeen, WA?
- About 17,088 people live in Aberdeen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aberdeen?
- Nearby places include Cosmopolis (2.4 mi), Hoquiam (4.3 mi), Central Park (5 mi), Aberdeen Gardens (6.2 mi), Markham (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023