Aberdeen, MD Demographics

A map of Aberdeen's Population by Race

Aberdeen, Maryland had a population of 16,254 in 2020. It was 49.4% White, 30.2% Black, 3.0% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Aberdeen, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Aberdeen is the 88th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Aberdeen's White Population

8,030 residents of Aberdeen identify as White, or 49.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Aberdeen is ranked #383 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more White than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (41.7% White). Aberdeen is less White than neighboring Perryman (62.1% White), Havre de Grace (68% White), Riverside (53.7% White), and Abingdon (53.5% White).

Aberdeen's Black Population

4,904 residents of Aberdeen identify as Black, or 30.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Aberdeen is ranked #119 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Black than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (28.2% Black), Perryman (24% Black), Havre de Grace (16.9% Black), and Riverside (28.3% Black). Aberdeen is less Black than neighboring Abingdon (31.7% Black).

Aberdeen's Asian Population

483 residents of Aberdeen identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Aberdeen is ranked #177 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Asian than neighboring Perryman (1.3% Asian), and Havre de Grace (2.9% Asian). Aberdeen is less Asian than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (4.9% Asian), Riverside (3.8% Asian), and Abingdon (3.8% Asian).

Aberdeen's Hispanic Population

1,540 residents of Aberdeen identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Aberdeen is ranked #143 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Hispanic than neighboring Perryman (6.3% Hispanic), Havre de Grace (5.9% Hispanic), Riverside (6.3% Hispanic), and Abingdon (5.5% Hispanic). Aberdeen is less Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (14.7% Hispanic).

Aberdeen's Native American/Other Population

167 residents of Aberdeen identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Aberdeen is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Perryman (0.4% Native American/Other), and Havre de Grace (0.9% Native American/Other). Aberdeen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (1.7% Native American/Other), Riverside (1.2% Native American/Other), and Abingdon (1.1% Native American/Other).

Aberdeen's Multiracial Population

1,130 residents of Aberdeen identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Aberdeen is ranked #35 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Multiracial than neighboring Perryman (6% Multiracial), Havre de Grace (5.4% Multiracial), Riverside (6.7% Multiracial), and Abingdon (4.3% Multiracial). Aberdeen is less Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen Proving Ground (8.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.