Aberdeen town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Aberdeen town, North Carolina Demographics
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As of 2026, Aberdeen town, North Carolina has a total population of 8,969, the 106th largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of $72,955, which is 4% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.3%.

Aberdeen town Quick Facts

Population 8,969

Median Household Income $72,955

Median Home Value $287,200

Poverty Rate 10.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 36.1 years

Homeownership Rate 62.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

High School Graduation Rate 95.2%

Diversity Index 52/100

Population 8,969 106th of 774

Median Income $72,955 above average

Poverty Rate 10.3% 17% lower national

Median Home Value $287,200 top 30%

How Aberdeen town Compares

Median Household Income

Aberdeen town

$72,955

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Aberdeen town

$287,200

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.9%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 31.5%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

69.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.8%

Renter 37.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.1%

18-34

24.1%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

20.7%

75+

6.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Aberdeen town Rankings in North Carolina

#106 Population of 774

#219 Median Income of 774

#184 Education of 774

#179 Home Value of 774

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Cities Similar to Aberdeen town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Oak Island town	8,888	$83,483	$407,400	43.0%	9.8%
Black Mountain town	8,462	$70,041	$351,700	58.7%	6.5%
Kings Grant CDP	9,061	$60,009	$258,200	25.8%	14.1%
Butner town	7,996	$72,917	$225,600	24.5%	15.5%
Hampstead CDP	9,129	$90,184	$395,900	38.3%	10.1%

Population Overview

Aberdeen town is a small city located in North Carolina. The total population is 8,969. It ranks as the 106th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aberdeen town is 36.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aberdeen town is $72,955. This is 4% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $287,200. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Aberdeen town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.

Education

36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aberdeen town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aberdeen town, North Carolina?

Aberdeen town, North Carolina has a population of 8,969 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Aberdeen town, NC?

The median household income in Aberdeen town is $72,955, which is 7% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Aberdeen town, NC?

The poverty rate in Aberdeen town is 10.3%. This means approximately 904 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Aberdeen town, North Carolina?

Aberdeen town's population is 65.6% White, 21.1% Black, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Aberdeen town, NC?

The median home value in Aberdeen town is $287,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

How educated is Aberdeen town, North Carolina?

36.0% of adults (25+) in Aberdeen town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.