Aberdeen, NC Demographics

A map of Aberdeen's Population by Race

Aberdeen, North Carolina had a population of 8,516 in 2020. It was 63.0% White, 20.7% Black, 1.9% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 5.8% 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 776 places in North Carolina, Aberdeen is the 106th 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

5,366 residents of Aberdeen identify as White, or 63.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Aberdeen is ranked #461 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more White than neighboring Ashley Heights (53.5% White), and Taylortown (33% White). Aberdeen is less White than neighboring Pinebluff (72.7% White), Southern Pines (71.6% White), and Pinehurst (86.4% White).

Aberdeen's Black Population

1,761 residents of Aberdeen identify as Black, or 20.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Aberdeen is ranked #268 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Black than neighboring Pinebluff (14.3% Black), Southern Pines (16.8% Black), Pinehurst (3.2% Black), and Ashley Heights (15.6% Black). Aberdeen is less Black than neighboring Taylortown (57.7% Black).

Aberdeen's Asian Population

158 residents of Aberdeen identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Aberdeen is ranked #129 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Asian than neighboring Pinebluff (1.7% Asian), Southern Pines (1.5% Asian), Ashley Heights (0.3% Asian), and Taylortown (1.1% Asian). Aberdeen is less Asian than neighboring Pinehurst (2.2% Asian).

Aberdeen's Hispanic Population

601 residents of Aberdeen identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Aberdeen is ranked #327 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinebluff (6% Hispanic), Southern Pines (5.3% Hispanic), Pinehurst (3.9% Hispanic), and Taylortown (3.5% Hispanic). Aberdeen is less Hispanic than neighboring Ashley Heights (8% Hispanic).

Aberdeen's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Aberdeen identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Aberdeen is ranked #126 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pinebluff (1.5% Native American/Other), Southern Pines (0.7% Native American/Other), Pinehurst (0.9% Native American/Other), and Taylortown (0.5% Native American/Other). Aberdeen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ashley Heights (14.6% Native American/Other).

Aberdeen's Multiracial Population

493 residents of Aberdeen identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aberdeen roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Aberdeen is ranked #79 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Aberdeen is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinebluff (3.8% Multiracial), Southern Pines (4.2% Multiracial), Pinehurst (3.5% Multiracial), and Taylortown (4.3% Multiracial). Aberdeen is less Multiracial than neighboring Ashley Heights (8% Multiracial).

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