Demographics & People — Aberdeen, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,969 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,900 |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Total Households | 3,934 |
| Family Households | 2,287 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4462 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,112 |
| Black or African American | 1,891 |
| Asian | 335 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,134 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,816 |
| German | 1,346 |
| English | 745 |
| American | 731 |
| Irish | 726 |
| Italian | 532 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 462 |
| Scottish | 323 |
| Welsh | 295 |
Language
| English Only | 7,741 |
| Spanish | 233 |
| Population 5+ | 8,331 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 810 |
| Population 18+ | 6,044 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Aberdeen, North Carolina.