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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):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Aberdeen Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Aberdeen Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Aberdeen, MS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Women26
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home37
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime45

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