Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Aberdeen, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

9,228

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.2%5,928

Black

20.7%1,908

Hispanic/Latino

5.1%468

Two or More

4.8%443

Asian

3.2%297

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.1%99

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.9%85

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.5%98

High School Diploma

21.3%1,392

Some College (<1 yr)

3.9%256

Some College (1+ yr)

20.2%1,321

Associate's Degree

14.8%971

Bachelor's Degree

18.6%1,219

Master's Degree

11.5%752

Professional Degree

1.1%73

Doctorate

0.6%41

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

31.9%

Graduate+

13.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$314,900

Median Renti

$1,244

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%2,358

Renter-Occupied

41%1,638

Total Units

4,311

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%52

$50K–$100K

2.6%61

$100K–$150K

8.4%198

$150K–$200K

15.2%359

$200K–$300K

16.3%385

$300K–$500K

46.5%1,097

$500K–$1M

8.7%206

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

384

$1,000–$1,250

247

$1,250–$1,500

325

$1,500–$2,000

242

$2,000+

246

Year Built

2020 or later

4.8%207

2010–2019

25.1%1,083

2000–2009

27.4%1,182

1990–1999

8.5%367

1980–1989

8.4%361

1970–1979

10.1%434

1960–1969

6.5%280

1950–1959

0.8%33

1940–1949

0.3%14

1939 or earlier

8.1%350

Heating Fuel

Electricity

83.4%3,332

Utility Gas

13.3%532

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%132

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,078

Mean Household Incomei

$84,695

Per Capita Incomei

$37,487

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

3.2%

Labor Forcei

4,740

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%332

$10K–$15K

4.2%166

$15K–$20K

2.6%103

$20K–$25K

2.3%91

$25K–$30K

1.4%54

$30K–$35K

4.9%196

$35K–$40K

2%79

$40K–$45K

3.9%157

$45K–$50K

5.6%222

$50K–$60K

5%200

$60K–$75K

9.9%394

$75K–$100K

17%678

$100K–$125K

11.9%477

$125K–$150K

7.2%287

$150K–$200K

7.8%310

$200K+

6.3%250

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

181

Residentsi

245

Avg. Tenant Renti

$426/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers60 homes81% occupied$452/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes96% occupied$378/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC78 homes96% occupied$431/mo rent

811/PRAC3 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,078/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

78.4%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

19.2%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

70.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.8% of subsidized households are minority

11.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

69.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4785.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,582

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,959

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

909(14.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured