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, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,088

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.5%11,200

Hispanic/Latino

22.8%3,903

Two or More

5.1%871

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.9%489

Asian

1.5%253

Black

1.3%218

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.9%154

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%1,039

High School Diploma

23.4%2,611

Some College (<1 yr)

9.8%1,097

Some College (1+ yr)

14.9%1,666

Associate's Degree

11.1%1,235

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%1,140

Master's Degree

3.8%422

Professional Degree

1.1%119

Doctorate

0.1%13

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

15.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$237,300

Median Renti

$1,049

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.5%3,694

Renter-Occupied

43.5%2,841

Total Units

7,040

Homeownership

56.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.5%165

$50K–$100K

5.4%200

$100K–$150K

6.5%241

$150K–$200K

15.4%568

$200K–$300K

37.7%1,391

$300K–$500K

23.9%883

$500K–$1M

4.8%177

$1M+

1.9%69

Rent Distribution

Under $500

299

$500–$750

332

$750–$1,000

605

$1,000–$1,250

789

$1,250–$1,500

323

$1,500–$2,000

334

$2,000+

102

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%97

2000–2009

6.1%427

1990–1999

5.1%357

1980–1989

5.6%397

1970–1979

11.5%810

1960–1969

9.3%657

1950–1959

9.9%700

1940–1949

7.1%498

1939 or earlier

44%3,097

Heating Fuel

Electricity

75.5%4,934

Utility Gas

14.6%957

No Fuel

2.7%176

Wood

2.3%150

Other

1.9%122

Fuel Oil

1.6%107

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%89

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,195

Mean Household Incomei

$70,985

Per Capita Incomei

$28,521

Poverty Ratei

23.3%

Unemploymenti

10%

Labor Forcei

7,353

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.7%374

$10K–$15K

3.8%246

$15K–$20K

4.7%309

$20K–$25K

5.5%359

$25K–$30K

3.6%238

$30K–$35K

5.9%384

$35K–$40K

4.7%305

$40K–$45K

7.5%492

$45K–$50K

3.8%248

$50K–$60K

13.2%863

$60K–$75K

11.9%776

$75K–$100K

10.9%713

$100K–$125K

8.7%569

$125K–$150K

2.6%167

$150K–$200K

3.5%226

$200K+

4.1%266

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,5689.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

780

Guatemala

303

Philippines

Germany

India

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,309

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,619

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,412(11% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured