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Moving to Aberdeen, Mississippi

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The current estimated population of Aberdeen is 4,950, with 47% male and 53% female. The population has seen a small decrease in recent years, typical of many rural areas in Mississippi, as residents move toward larger cities for employment.

City Facts:

  • Founded: 1830s
  • County: Monroe County
  • Land Area: 11.0 square miles
  • Population Density: 450 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 662
  • Zip Code: 39730

Geography and Location Overview: Aberdeen is located in northeastern Mississippi, along the banks of the Tombigbee River. As the seat of Monroe County, it has a rich history as a major cotton-trading port during the 19th century. The town is located about 25 miles south of Tupelo and serves as a gateway to nearby natural areas, including the Tenn-Tom Waterway and Aberdeen Lake, which offer recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing. Aberdeen is known for its well-preserved antebellum architecture, with many historic homes lining its streets. Its proximity to major transportation routes and its historical significance make Aberdeen a key small town in Mississippi’s heritage.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.1 years
Median household income: $23,530
Median house value: $60,200

Population by Race

Races in Aberdeen:

  • Black (60.2%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (38.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (11.5%), Irish (4.2%), English (2.7%), German (1.6%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%), Italian (1.4%).

Elevation: 230 feet

Land area: 10.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Aberdeen

  • High school or higher: 59.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 9.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 20.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Aberdeen city

  • Never married: 33.1%
  • Now married: 40.6%
  • Separated: 4.9%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

0.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -905 (-12.4%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Aberdeen:

  • PIONEER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ABERDEEN (400 S CHESTNUT STREET)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Aberdeen:

  • GILMORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; AMORY, MS)
  • CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 16 miles; WEST POINT, MS)
  • OKOLONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; OKOLONA, MS)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Aberdeen:

  • COLUMBUS AFB (about 16 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Abbreviation: CBM)
  • GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL (about 26 miles; COLUMBUS/W POINT/STARKVILL, MS; Abbreviation: GTR)
  • TUPELO RGNL (about 34 miles; TUPELO, MS; Abbreviation: TUP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Aberdeen:

  • STINSON FIELD MUNI (about 3 miles; ABERDEEN, MS; Abbreviation: 3A8)
  • MONROE COUNTY (about 6 miles; ABERDEEN/AMORY, MS; Abbreviation: M40)
  • OKOLONA MUNI-RICHARD STOVALL FIELD (about 17 miles; OKOLONA, MS; Abbreviation: 5A4)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Aberdeen:

  • VAUGHNS’S BEAUTY COLLEGE (Location: 108 S MAPLE ST; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Aberdeen:

  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 25 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 31 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 14,613)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; FULTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,673)
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,628)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 76 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 78 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; Full-time enrollment: 11,068)
  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 85 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,635)

Schools

Public high schools in Aberdeen:

  • ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 497; Location: 205 HWY 145 NORTH; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • MONROE CO VOC TECH (Location: 50057 AIRPORT ROAD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • ABERDEEN LEARNING CENTER (Location: 605 W. COMMERCE STREET; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Aberdeen:

  • BELLE ELEMENTARY (Students: 297; Location: 518 W. COMMERCE STREET; Grades: 02 – 03)
  • ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 294; Location: 508 W. COMMERCE STREET; Grades: PK – 01)
  • ABERDEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 271; Location: 518 W. COMMERCE STREET; Grades: 04 – 05)
  • SHIVERS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 193; Location: 316 N. FRANKLIN STREET; Grades: 07 – 08)

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