Aberdeen, South Dakota
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 South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 934 and a population density of 23 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 930 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Aberdeen
| Population | 930 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Dakota (United States) |
| County | Brown County |
| Postal code | 57401–57402 |
| Phone Area Codes | 605 |
| Area | 41.33 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4647,-98.4865 |
| 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 | 21:34:01 (15th October 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 36℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Aberdeen is located at 45°27'53"N 98°29'11"W (45.4647000, -98.4864800).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Aberdeen decreased by 0.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 934 | - | census |
| 2011 | 918 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 930 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 936 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 929 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 929 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 938 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 947 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 937 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 927 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 930 | 0.32% | 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, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219259 | Northern State University | Aberdeen (SD) | 57401-7198 |
Closest post offices linked to Aberdeen.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Post Office | Aberdeen (SD) | 57401 |
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