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Aberdeen, SD

Founded 1880Brown CountyElev. 397 m
Population
28,297
Median home
$205,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Aberdeen

With about 28,297 residents, Aberdeen is one of South Dakota's notable places. Aberdeen was founded in 1880 and sits in Brown County. The median age is 35.8 and the median household income is $63,715. Homes carry a median value of $205,500, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.4%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,297
Median age
35.8
Median household income
$63,715
Per-capita income
$36,668
Poverty rate
12.9%
High-school grad or higher
93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg. commute
11.1 min
Work from home
5.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.2%
Black0.3%
Asian3.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.3%
Sales & office20.9%
Production, transportation & material moving17.1%
Service16.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance11.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$205,500
Median gross rent
$783/mo
Owner-occupied
58.4%
Median year built
1972
Households
12,341
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Aberdeen has 12 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading42%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Central High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
New Beginnings - 89HighGrades 5–12
SDSBVI High School - 02HighGrades 9–12
Holgate Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 6–8
Simmons Middle School - 03MiddleGrades 6–8
C C Lee Elementary - 05Elementary
Lincoln Elementary - 08ElementaryGrades -1–5
May Overby Elementary - 09Elementary
Mike Miller Elementary - 07Elementary
O M Tiffany Elementary - 11Elementary
SDSBVI Elementary - 01ElementaryGrades -1–8
Simmons Elementary - 10Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% above national
Aberdeen502
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime13% below national
Aberdeen1,701
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 22% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Aberdeen Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Aberdeen.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Brown County
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Aberdeen is in Brown County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Aberdeen was founded in 1880 and sits in Brown County. Elevation ~397 m.

Map of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, SD
Where Aberdeen is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYankton
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Simmons HouseGreat Northern Railway Passenger and Freight DepotDakota Farmer BuildingBrown County CourthouseChicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad DepotEaston's CastleMasonic TempleMinneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Depot
Notable people from Aberdeen
Tom DaschleBrad WalkerDebra MooneyColton IversonTerry FranconaGlenn HartranftFakir MusafarDavid C. JonesBruce BaillieJohn Cacavas
People searches in Aberdeen
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Nearby cities
Groton (18 mi)Redfield (41 mi)Webster (47 mi)Sisseton (70 mi)Watertown (75 mi)Huron (77 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Aberdeen, SD (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Aberdeen, South Dakota.

Joseph James Campbell, 64
Aberdeen · Brown County · 57401
AKA Joe Campbell, Joe J. Campbell
Joseph James Campbell, 64
Aberdeen · 57401
AKA Joseph J Campbell
Steven Ray Wilson, 42
Aberdeen · Brown County · 57401
AKA Steve Wilson
Jose David Jr Recio, 31
Aberdeen · Brown County · 57401
AKA Jose David Perez, David Recio
Robert William Jr Anderson, 40
Aberdeen · Brown County · 57401
AKA Bob Anderson, Rob Anderson
James Harold Miller, 43
Aberdeen · Brown County · 57401
AKA Jamie Miller

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Aberdeen — frequently asked

What is the population of Aberdeen, South Dakota?
Aberdeen has a population of about 28,297, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Aberdeen?
The median home value in Aberdeen is $205,500, and the median gross rent is $783/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Aberdeen safe? What is the crime rate?
Aberdeen Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 502 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Aberdeen face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Brown County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen has 12 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Aberdeen?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Aberdeen. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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