Census ACS · #694 μSA
Aberdeen Metro Area
The Aberdeen, Sd Micropolitan Statistical Area has 42,112 residents. The median household income is $70,761 and the median home value is $208,200.
42,112
Population
15
People / sq mi
$70,761
Median Income
$208,200
Median Home Value
The Aberdeen CBSA covers 2,839 sq mi of land at 14.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.4% |
Economy & Income
$70,761
Median Household Income
$39,977
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$208,200
Median Home Value
$796
Median Rent
67.1%
Homeownership
Education
93.8%
High School+
32.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
7.0%
Work From Home
13.9 min
Avg Commute
23.5%
Foreign Born
Aberdeen spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Aberdeen, Sd Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 42,112 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #694 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Aberdeen metro area is $70,761, with a per capita income of $39,977.
The Aberdeen, Sd CBSA spans the state of South Dakota.
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Data for the Aberdeen, Sd CBSA (10100) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Aberdeen is density: among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, around 15 people per square mile. With 42,112 residents, Aberdeen is a metro area in SD.
Median household income is $70,761, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.9%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $208,200, with typical rent around $796.
About 32.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.