Aberdeen, Maryland, in Harford county, is 24 miles E of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 27 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland. The city is included in the Baltimore metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,842 people lived in Aberdeen.
In Aberdeen, about 48% of adults are married.
In 2000, Aberdeen had a median family income of $48,357.
Aberdeen residents donated more money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 59% of living spaces in Aberdeen are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
In Aberdeen, 93% of commuters drive to work.
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 13,842 | $48,357 |
| Bel Air | 10,080 | $58,299 |
| Chestertown | 4,746 | $40,960 |
| Elkton | 11,893 | $44,348 |
| Havre | 11,331 | $53,838 |
| Perryville | 3,672 | $52,981 |
Aberdeen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Comparing Aberdeen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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Money donated by Aberdeen residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.
| Party | Contributions |
|---|---|
| Republican | $3,150 |
| Democratic | $2,200 |
| Unknown | $800 |
| Candidate | Contributions |
|---|---|
| John Kerry | $1,000 |
| Michael Peroutka | $800 |
| George W. Bush | $700 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Est. 2005 Population | 14,305 |
| Growth | 463 |
| Growth % | 3.3% |
| Category | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,842 | 100% |
| Male | 6,579 | 47.5% |
| Female | 7,263 | 52.5% |
| Under 18 | 3,658 | 26.4% |
| 18+ | 10,184 | 73.6% |
| 65+ | 1,755 | 12.7% |
| Median Age | 36.8 | |
| Average Family Size | 3.02 | |
| White | 8,984 | 64.9% |
| African-American | 3,790 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 343 | 2.5% |
| American Indian & Alaskan | 34 | 0.2% |
| Other | 197 | 1.4% |
| Mixed Race | 481 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic (included in categories above) | 477 | 3.4% |
| Median Family Income (1999) | $48,357 |   |
| Population In Poverty | 1,614 | 11.9% |
(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)
Note: This is national, not racial, ancestry, so the Census doesn't have categories for Hispanic and African-American, e.g. CityTownInfo is currently gathering additional ancestry data for this site.
| Ancestry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Other (often includes Hispanic and African American) | 38.6% |
| German | 14.2% |
| US/American | 11.5% |
| Irish | 8.4% |
| English | 6.7% |
| Italian | 4.1% |
| Scottish | 2.7% |
| Polish | 1.7% |
| French (except Basque) | 1.5% |
| Greek | 1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 0.9% |
| Welsh | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| European | 0.6% |
| French Canadian | 0.5% |
| U.S. Virgin Islander | 0.5% |
| Czech | 0.5% |
| West Indian | 0.4% |
| Czechoslovakian | 0.3% |
| Ukrainian | 0.3% |
| Portuguese | 0.3% |
| British | 0.3% |
| Hungarian | 0.3% |
| Croatian | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 0.2% |
| Swedish | 0.2% |
| Ghanian | 0.2% |
| Austrian | 0.2% |
| Finnish | 0.2% |
| Danish | 0.2% |
| Belgian | 0.2% |
| Ethiopian | 0.2% |
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| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Near Medium City | 24 miles E of Towson, Maryland (center to center) |
| Nearest Large City | 27 miles NE of Baltimore, Maryland |
| County | Harford |
| Metro Area | Baltimore |
| Standard Zip Codes | 21001 |
| Phone Area Codes | 410 |
| Time Zone | Eastern (-5 hours from GMT) |
| Daylight Savings | The city observes Daylight Saving Time. |
| Latitude | 39.509 |
| Longitude | -76.163 |
Nearest Weather Stations
Notes:
| Station | ABERDEEN PHILLIPS FIELD |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3 miles |
| Jan Temp | 26 to 41 F |
| Apr Temp | 44 to 66 F |
| Jul Temp | 67 to 87 F |
| Oct Temp | 47 to 68 F |
| Annual Precip | 44.2 inches |
| Station | CHESTERTOWN |
|---|---|
| Distance | 20.9 miles |
| Jan Temp | 25 to 42 F |
| Apr Temp | 43 to 65 F |
| Jul Temp | 67 to 88 F |
| Oct Temp | 46 to 68 F |
| Annual Precip | 44.8 inches |
| Station | MILLINGTON 1 SE |
|---|---|
| Distance | 23.1 miles |
| Jan Temp | 24 to 42 F |
| Apr Temp | 41 to 65 F |
| Jul Temp | 65 to 87 F |
| Oct Temp | 45 to 68 F |
| Annual Precip | 44.7 inches |
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