Aberdeen, Ohio
Aberdeen: city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States
About
Aberdeen is a city located in the county of Brown in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,638 and a population density of 40 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,609 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Aberdeen is a village in Huntington Township, Brown County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River 50 miles southeast of Cincinnati. The population was 1,638 at the 2010 census.
It was founded in 1853 by Scotsmen who named their new settlement after Aberdeen, Scotland. The founder of Aberdeen was John Gillespie. It was incorporated as a village in 1868.
The village has been home to three different high schools: Aberdeen High School (1876-1939), Greenwood High School (1939-1966), and finally Brown County High School (1966-2016). The current high school is called Brown County Career Center. In addition to traditional classes, students can take vocational classes from welding to cosmetology.
Quick Facts about Aberdeen
| Population | 1,609 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Brown County |
| Postal code | 57401–57402 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 41.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6556,-83.7610 |
| Altitude | 1,302 feet / 397 meters |
| Capital city | Aberdeen is capital of Brown County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 12:00:21 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 39 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 80℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Aberdeen is located at 38°39'20"N 83°45'40"W (38.6556300, -83.7610300).
Aberdeen map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph....
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Aberdeen decreased by 1.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,638 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,634 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,622 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,616 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,612 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,603 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,604 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,602 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,608 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,604 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,609 | 0.31% | estimation process |
People born in Aberdeen (54)
People born in Aberdeen, including actress Debra Mooney, body piercer, photographer and BDSM figure Fakir Musafar, pole vaulter Brad Walker, .
More notable people
- Tom Daschle (South Dakota politician) he was born in 09/12/1947
- Glenn Hartranft (Track and field athlete, American football and baseball coach) he was born in 03/12/1901
- David C. Jones (U.S. Air Force general) he was born in 09/07/1921
- David Premack (American psychologist) he was born in 26/10/1925
- Joseph Hansen (American crime writer and poet, best known for a series of novels featuring private eye Dave Brandstetter) he was born in 19/07/1923
- Michael Dugan (Recipient of the Purple Heart medal) he was born in 22/02/1937
- Terry Francona (baseball player and manager from the United States) he was born in 22/04/1959
- John Cacavas (Composer and conductor (1930-2014)) he was born in 13/08/1930
- Bruce Baillie (American film director) he was born in 24/09/1931
- Justin Duchscherer (American baseball player) he was born in 19/11/1977
- Sam Barry (American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach) he was born in 17/12/1892
- Angie Buhl (American politician) she was born in 19/01/1985
- Bill Thompson (South Dakota politician, born 1949) he was born in 14/05/1949
- Burt Elliott (American politician) he was born in 23/07/1947
- Debra Monroe (American writer) she was born in 15/07/1958
- Harry Neal Baum (American author) he was born in 18/12/1889
- James E. Smith (American politician) he was born in 29/09/1930
- John Hoffman (American baseball player) he was born in 31/10/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Aberdeen, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157331 | Maysville Community and Technical College | Maysville (KY) | 41056 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Aberdeen, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Aberdeen.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Post Office | Aberdeen (OH) | 45101 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Aberdeen, Washington city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA with a population of 16,827 people.
- Aberdeen, Maryland city in Harford County, Maryland, United States with a population of 15,964 people.
- Aberdeen, North Carolina town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States with a population of 8,339 people.
- Aberdeen, Mississippi city in Mississippi, United States with a population of 5,268 people.
- Aberdeen, Idaho city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States with a population of 1,977 people.
- Aberdeen, South Dakota city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 930 people.
Other cities in Brown County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brown County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 4,216 | Town in Ohio |
| Mount Orab | 3,422 | City in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Decatur | 1,266 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Sardinia | 1,138 | Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Ripley | 1,002 | Village in Brown County, Ohio |
| Shiloh | 617 | Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States |
| Russellville | 510 | Village in Ohio, USA |
| Hamersville | 494 | Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Fayetteville | 316 | Village in Brown County, Ohio |
| Higginsport | 242 | Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Aberdeen distances to largest Ohio cities