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Aberdeen, South Dakota

Introduction to Aberdeen, South Dakota

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

Aberdeen History

The Sioux and Arikara Native Americans were the original inhabitants of the present day city of Aberdeen. White settlers first arrived in the 1820s, when fur trading posts were founded in the area. Charles Prior was the first to plot the area as town, which he did on January 3, 1881. The Milwaukee Railroad reached the area on July 6, 1881. The city was named after Aberdeen, Scotland. It was officially incorporated in 1882.

Aberdeen and nearby Attractions

  • Super City Shopping Center
  • Dacotah Prairie Museum
  • Mina Lake Recreation Area
  • Lee Park Golf Course
  • Richmond Lake Recreation Area
  • Prairie Village

Things To Do In Aberdeen

While in Aberdeen, one can pay a visit to the Mina Lake Recreation Area and the Richmond Lake Recreation Area. Other recreational opportunities are available at Aldrich Park, Wylie Park, Lee Park, Melgaard Park and Anderson Park. The Dacotah Prairie Museum provides insight into the history of the area. Local celebrations include Arts in the Park, Jazz in Aberdeen, Winterfest, the Brown County Fair and the South Dakota Jazz Festival.

Aberdeen Transportation

Aberdeen Regional Airport is few miles away.

Aberdeen Higher Education

Northern State University and Presentation College are the local institutions of higher education. South Dakota State University also provides facilities for higher education.

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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