Aberdeen, MS Demographics

A map of Aberdeen's Population by Race

Aberdeen, Mississippi had a population of 4,961 in 2020. It was 25.1% White, 70.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.4% 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 428 places in Mississippi, Aberdeen is the 69th 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

1,247 residents of Aberdeen identify as White, or 25.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Aberdeen considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Aberdeen is ranked #324 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is less White than neighboring New Hamilton (97.9% White), Hamilton (92.1% White), Amory (67.9% White), Hatley (93.5% White), and Columbus AFB (70.3% White).

Aberdeen's Black Population

3,504 residents of Aberdeen identify as Black, or 70.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aberdeen considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Aberdeen is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Black than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Black), Hamilton (5.4% Black), Amory (26.5% Black), Hatley (2% Black), and Columbus AFB (7.5% Black).

Aberdeen's Asian Population

17 residents of Aberdeen identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Aberdeen is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Asian than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Asian), Hamilton (0.2% Asian), and Hatley (0.2% Asian). Aberdeen is less Asian than neighboring Columbus AFB (5.2% Asian).

Aberdeen's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Aberdeen identify as Hispanic, or 1.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Aberdeen is ranked #318 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Hispanic than neighboring New Hamilton (0.6% Hispanic), and Hatley (0.8% Hispanic). Aberdeen is less Hispanic than neighboring Hamilton (1.2% Hispanic), Amory (2.3% Hispanic), and Columbus AFB (9.3% Hispanic).

Aberdeen's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Aberdeen identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Aberdeen is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), and Hamilton (0% Native American/Other). Aberdeen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Amory (0.5% Native American/Other), Hatley (0.8% Native American/Other), and Columbus AFB (1.2% Native American/Other).

Aberdeen's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Aberdeen identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Aberdeen is ranked #217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Multiracial than neighboring New Hamilton (1.5% Multiracial), and Hamilton (1% Multiracial). Aberdeen is less Multiracial than neighboring Amory (2.6% Multiracial), Hatley (2.6% Multiracial), and Columbus AFB (6.4% Multiracial).

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