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Aberdeen, WA


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Aberdeen, Washington

Aberdeen, Washington, in Grays Harbor county, is 62 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 82 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. As of the year 2000 census, 16,461 people lived in Aberdeen.

The People and Families of Aberdeen

In Aberdeen, about 47% of adults are married.

Aberdeen is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Aberdeen had a median family income of $37,966.

Political Inclinations

Aberdeen residents donated more money ($8,450) 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 58% of living spaces in Aberdeen are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Aberdeen, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Aberdeen, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Aberdeen Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Aberdeen, WA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men44
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime11

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