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Aberdeen Township’s median age is 59.1 years, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 39.5 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Of the 36 South Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Aberdeen Township. Aberdeen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Aberdeen Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 3,182 in 1890, 28,495 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1882 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Aberdeen Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Aberdeen Township.
Most working residents leave Aberdeen Township for work: only 5% work in town. At 14 minutes, Aberdeen Township’s average trip to work is below both South Dakota’s towns (17 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Aberdeen Township.
| Aberdeen Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.9% | 29% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (36% statewide). 40% of Aberdeen Township adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. Aberdeen Township has lost 2.3% of its people since 2020, down to 890 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.8 points. Across South Dakota, 49.2% of residents are women.
| Aberdeen Township | SD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 22.4% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 35.2% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12% | 11% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 11.3% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.9% | 29% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.2% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.1% | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32.3% | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.1% | 10% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Aberdeen Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 3° and about 43 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Aberdeen Township tracks South Dakota closely on all 26 CDC measures.
| Aberdeen Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 19% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 59% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 262 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Aberdeen Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
4.4 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Among 33 South Dakota towns, just 3 have a lower trail density than Aberdeen Township.
| Aberdeen Township | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.6% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wylie Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Aberdeen Township
About 4 of every 100 Aberdeen Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as South Dakota.
Where Aberdeen Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in South Dakota, United States
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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Aberdeen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.