Aberdeen, MS

Aberdeen, Mississippi

Introduction to Aberdeen, Mississippi

Aberdeen, Mississippi, in Monroe county, is 70 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama and 125 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 6,415 people lived in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen History

Aberdeen was named after a city in Scotland. In the nineteenth century, Aberdeen was among the busiest Mississippi ports. Aberdeen was once the second largest city in Mississippi. Cotton was heavily traded in Aberdeen in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Aberdeen and nearby Attractions

• Newberger Park
• Blue Bluff Recreation Area
• Gum Tree Museum of Art
• Aberdeen Golf & Country Club
• Tupelo National Battlefield

Things To Do In Aberdeen

While in Aberdeen, tourists flock to the Blue Bluff Recreation Area and the Newberger Park. During leisure hours, one can enjoy a stroll by the Aberdeen Lake or the Pullen Lake. The Gum Tree Museum of Art is also a popular local site. The Aberdeen Golf and Country Club offers facilities for golfers. Tupelo National Battlefield is a popular historical site. Each year, the Blue Bluff Festival is held in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Transportation

Golden Triangle Regional Airport is close to Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi State University, Itawamba Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College.

High Points

Aberdeen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Aberdeen, MS

Comparing Aberdeen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
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
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Aberdeen Almanac

Aberdeen Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Aberdeen Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Aberdeen, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Aberdeen High Schools (2004)

ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL
205 HWY 145 NORTH
662-369-8933
Serves 497 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

MONROE CO VOC TECH
50057 AIRPORT ROAD
662-369-7845
A Vocational School

ABERDEEN LEARNING CENTER
605 W. COMMERCE STREET
662-369-3012
A Non-traditional School

Aberdeen Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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