Aberdeen, South Dakota is a city with an estimated population of 28,500 and a population density of 1,757 people per square mile. It is located in one of the most rural parts of the country, but still offers plenty of activities for its visitors and residents alike. Popular businesses include the Aberdeen Mall, Family Thrift Center and Walmart Supercenter. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking at Wylie Park, golfing at Moccasin Creek Country Club and fishing at Melgaard Park. Other organizations that are popular in the area include the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club. Popular sporting events include basketball tournaments hosted by Northern State University and high school football games throughout the fall season.
The population in Aberdeen is 28,500. There are 1,777 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Aberdeen is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Aberdeen is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Aberdeen
- 44.5% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 30.7% are married with children
- 19.2% have children, but are single
Race in Aberdeen
- 86.7% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 3.4% are Asian
- 4.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander