Aberdeen
City in Brown County, South Dakota
Aberdeen is a city in Brown County, South Dakota, with 28,495 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,302 ft (397 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prairiewood Village, 3.9 miles NE.
- 28,495residents (2020 Census)
- 1,302 ftelevation · 397 m
- 17.0 sq miland area · 44.0 km²
- 1,679 / sq mipopulation density
- 57401ZIP code
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen (Lakota: Ablíla) is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 28,495 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 27,919 in 2024, making it the third-most populous city in the state. Aberdeen is home of Northern State University.
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Living in Aberdeen
- Median household income
- $64,405
- Median home value
- $217,300
- Median rent
- $762/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Aberdeen had 28,495 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,495 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,679 per sq mi (648 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aberdeen at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Brown County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,495 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.97 sq mi (44.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4652° N, 98.4698° W |
| ZIP code | 57401 |
| Official website | aberdeen.sd.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4600100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aberdeen
- Prairiewood Village3.9 mi NE
- Bath Corner6.6 mi E
- Bath7.1 mi E
- Warner9.7 mi S
- Westport12.7 mi N
- Columbia12.9 mi NE
- Stratford13.0 mi SE
- Mina13.1 mi W
- Mansfield15.7 mi S
- Groton17.9 mi E
- Wetonka18.3 mi NW
- Hutterville Colony18.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen
What county is Aberdeen in?
Aberdeen is in Brown County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Aberdeen, SD?
28,495 people lived in Aberdeen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Aberdeen, SD?
The ZIP code of Aberdeen is 57401.
What is the elevation of Aberdeen?
1,302 feet (397 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Aberdeen?
Prairiewood Village (3.9 mi), Bath Corner (6.6 mi), Bath (7.1 mi), Warner (9.7 mi), Westport (12.7 mi).
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