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Aberdeen, South Dakota

Aberdeen, South Dakota, in Brown county, is 127 miles SW of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 256 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 24,658 people lived in Aberdeen.

The People and Families of Aberdeen

In Aberdeen, about 52% 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 $43,882. Significantly, more adults in Aberdeen have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in South Dakota.

Political Inclinations

Aberdeen residents donated more money ($15,600) to George W. Bush 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. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Aberdeen, 92% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Aberdeen is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAberdeen Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyAberdeen Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Aberdeen College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Aberdeen Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Aberdeen Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Aberdeen, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens84
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women610
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
People Living Alone96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime73
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