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Aberdeen, North Carolina

Aberdeen, North Carolina, in Moore county, is 31 miles W of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 62 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. As of the year 2000 census, 3,400 people lived in Aberdeen.

The People and Families of Aberdeen

In Aberdeen, about 53% of adults are married. Aberdeen is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aberdeen had a median family income of $42,383. Significantly, more adults in Aberdeen have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in North Carolina.

Political Inclinations

Aberdeen residents donated more money ($940) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Aberdeen Housing

An estimated 57% of living spaces in Aberdeen are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Aberdeen, 96% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Aberdeen. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Aberdeen Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Aberdeen Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Aberdeen Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Aberdeen, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime14
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