Aberdeen city, South Dakota
Aberdeen city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Aberdeen city is a geographic entity located in Brown County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 27,961. The land area covers 16.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 27,961 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs | ±0.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,469 | ±358 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 13,664 | ±242 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,469 | ±358 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,195 | ±317 |
| Median Home Value | $217,300 | ±$13,383 |
| Median Gross Rent | $762 | ±$38 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,405 | ±$4,807 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,258 | ±$2,377 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,763 | ±579 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,004 | ±593 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.7% | ±2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 27,919 (2024)
ID: 209465
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MANAGER
123 S LINCOLN ST, ABERDEEN SD 57401-4215
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GUS Population: 37,495 (2024)
ID: 209455
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BROWN COUNTY AUDITOR
25 MARKET ST, STE 1, ABERDEEN SD 57401-4293
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Aberdeen | KG-05 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Regular School Aberdeen | 09-12 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Regular School Aberdeen | 06-08 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Regular School Aberdeen | PK-05 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Regular School Aberdeen | KG-05 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Regular School Aberdeen | KG-05 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Regular School Aberdeen | KG-05 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Special Education School Aberdeen | PK-08 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Special Education School Aberdeen | 09-12 | Aberdeen, SD | |
| Regular School Aberdeen | KG-05 | Aberdeen, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 5 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AVERA ST LUKES
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Hospital | City address association | 305 S STATE ST POST OFFICE BOX 4450, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401 |
(605) 622-5000
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Northern State University
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College | 1.2 mi away | 1200 S Jay St, Aberdeen, SD, 57401-7198 |
6056263011
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K.O. LEE ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 215 FOURTH AVENUE SE, ABERDEEN, SD, 57401 |
(605) 626-7097
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SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER ABERDEEN
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Hospital | City address association | 2905 3RD AVE SE, ABERDEEN, SD, 57402 |
(605) 626-4200
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WAGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 120 N MAIN STREET, GROTON, SD, 57445 |
(605) 397-8422
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ABERDEEN 3 E, SD US, located 2.8 miles from Aberdeen city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7° | 1.6° | 11.2° | 0.50" | — |
| February | 25.2° | 6.2° | 15.7° | 0.59" | — |
| March | 38.9° | 18.9° | 28.9° | 0.93" | — |
| April | 54.3° | 31.6° | 43.0° | 1.93" | — |
| May | 67.7° | 44.5° | 56.1° | 3.37" | — |
| June | 77.5° | 55.2° | 66.4° | 3.68" | — |
| July | 82.7° | 59.6° | 71.1° | 3.38" | — |
| August | 80.7° | 57.1° | 68.9° | 2.38" | — |
| September | 72.3° | 47.6° | 60.0° | 2.16" | — |
| October | 57.1° | 33.5° | 45.3° | 2.09" | — |
| November | 39.7° | 19.6° | 29.7° | 0.74" | — |
| December | 26.1° | 8.1° | 17.1° | 0.61" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Prairiewood Village CDP | CDP | 3.9 mi | — |
| Bath Corner CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Bath CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Warner town | Town | 9.8 mi | — |
| Westport town | Town | 12.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4601300100. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.