Demographics & People — Aberdeen, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 28,297 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,900 |
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| Median Age | 36.4 |
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| Total Households | 12,341 |
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| Family Households | 6,472 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,275 |
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| Black or African American | 171 |
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| Asian | 1,053 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,472 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 10,920 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,352 |
| Other groups | 4,786 |
| Norwegian | 3,176 |
| English | 1,947 |
| Irish | 1,843 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,349 |
| American | 1,270 |
| Russian | 725 |
| French (except Basque) | 642 |
Language
| English Only | 24,640 |
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| Spanish | 797 |
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| Population 5+ | 26,561 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,165 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,934 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 11.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Aberdeen, South Dakota.
