Aberdeen, Maryland
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.
The People and Families of Aberdeen
In Aberdeen, about 48% of adults are married.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Aberdeen had a median family income of $48,357.
Political Inclinations
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.
Aberdeen Housing
An estimated 59% of living spaces in Aberdeen are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
Commuting
In Aberdeen, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| 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 |
High Points
Aberdeen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 16% |  |
Profile of Aberdeen, MD
Comparing Aberdeen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married |  | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
Housing
| 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 | |  |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
