Aberdeen is a city in Bingham County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,756 at the 2020 census.[4] The community was named after Aberdeen, in Scotland.[6]

Aberdeen, Idaho
Location of Aberdeen in Bingham County, Idaho
Location of Aberdeen in Bingham County, Idaho
Coordinates: 42°56′39″N 112°50′18″W / 42.94417°N 112.83833°W / 42.94417; -112.83833
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyBingham
Incorporated1907
Government
  MayorLarry Barrett[1]
Area
  Total
1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2)
  Land1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation4,403 ft (1,342 m)
Population
  Total
1,756
  Estimate 
(2022)[5]
1,832
  Density1,780/sq mi (687/km2)
Time zoneUTC–7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC–6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
83210
Area codes208 and 986
FIPS code16-00100
GNIS feature ID2409654[3]
Websiteaberdeenidaho.us

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2), all of it land.[7]

Climate

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Aberdeen has a semi-arid steppe climate (BSk) according to the Köppen climate classification system. The hottest temperature recorded in Aberdeen was 104 °F (40.0 °C) on July 21, 1931, July 28, 1934, and July 23, 2006, while the coldest temperature recorded was −42 °F (−41.1 °C) on January 19, 1922.[8]

Climate data for Aberdeen, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1914–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 56
(13)
63
(17)
76
(24)
86
(30)
96
(36)
103
(39)
104
(40)
103
(39)
100
(38)
89
(32)
73
(23)
67
(19)
104
(40)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 45.2
(7.3)
50.2
(10.1)
64.9
(18.3)
76.5
(24.7)
84.6
(29.2)
91.9
(33.3)
97.8
(36.6)
97.3
(36.3)
91.1
(32.8)
79.5
(26.4)
62.8
(17.1)
49.7
(9.8)
99.0
(37.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 32.2
(0.1)
37.2
(2.9)
48.3
(9.1)
57.9
(14.4)
67.7
(19.8)
76.9
(24.9)
87.1
(30.6)
86.8
(30.4)
76.4
(24.7)
61.2
(16.2)
45.1
(7.3)
33.2
(0.7)
59.2
(15.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 23.0
(−5.0)
27.3
(−2.6)
36.9
(2.7)
44.3
(6.8)
53.8
(12.1)
61.4
(16.3)
69.1
(20.6)
67.7
(19.8)
58.4
(14.7)
45.8
(7.7)
33.4
(0.8)
23.8
(−4.6)
45.4
(7.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 13.8
(−10.1)
17.4
(−8.1)
25.6
(−3.6)
30.8
(−0.7)
39.8
(4.3)
45.8
(7.7)
51.1
(10.6)
48.7
(9.3)
40.4
(4.7)
30.4
(−0.9)
21.7
(−5.7)
14.5
(−9.7)
31.7
(−0.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −7.1
(−21.7)
−1.6
(−18.7)
9.2
(−12.7)
17.7
(−7.9)
25.7
(−3.5)
32.9
(0.5)
40.3
(4.6)
37.1
(2.8)
27.3
(−2.6)
15.9
(−8.9)
3.5
(−15.8)
−6.3
(−21.3)
−12.5
(−24.7)
Record low °F (°C) −42
(−41)
−38
(−39)
−22
(−30)
−7
(−22)
15
(−9)
22
(−6)
31
(−1)
29
(−2)
9
(−13)
−3
(−19)
−16
(−27)
−32
(−36)
−42
(−41)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.85
(22)
0.64
(16)
0.85
(22)
0.87
(22)
1.17
(30)
0.99
(25)
0.41
(10)
0.42
(11)
0.83
(21)
0.90
(23)
0.66
(17)
0.99
(25)
9.58
(244)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.7
(20)
5.1
(13)
1.8
(4.6)
0.5
(1.3)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.5
(1.3)
2.0
(5.1)
7.5
(19)
25.2
(64.55)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 7.9 6.5 6.1 6.7 7.5 5.3 3.6 3.8 4.8 5.7 5.7 8.4 72.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 5.1 3.6 1.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.4 5.5 17.2
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: National Weather Service[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1920471
193064637.2%
19401,01657.3%
19501,48646.3%
19601,484−0.1%
19701,5423.9%
19801,528−0.9%
19901,406−8.0%
20001,84030.9%
20101,9948.4%
20201,756−11.9%
2022 (est.)1,832[5]4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]
2020 Census[4]
Irrigation canals in Aberdeen around 1920

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, Aberdeen had a population of 1,756. The median age was 33.4 years. 31.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 12.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 100.3 males age 18 and over.[11][12]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[13]

There were 592 households in Aberdeen, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.3% were married-couple households, 19.6% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 647 housing units, of which 8.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%.[11]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[12]
RaceNumberPercent
White69639.6%
Black or African American30.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native291.7%
Asian30.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander00.0%
Some other race79145.0%
Two or more races23413.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)1,11163.3%

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 1,994 people, 615 households, and 466 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,935.9 inhabitants per square mile (747.5/km2). There were 667 housing units at an average density of 647.6 per square mile (250.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 60.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 37.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 54.1% of the population.

There were 615 households, of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.79.

The median age in the city was 28.1 years. 37.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census, there were 1,840 people, 603 households, and 435 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,807.9 inhabitants per square mile (698.0/km2). There were 654 housing units at an average density of 642.6 per square mile (248.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 66.30% White, 0.11% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 28.91% from other races, and 3.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.29% of the population.

There were 603 households, out of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.75.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 38.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,625, and the median income for a family was $31,393. Males had a median income of $27,537 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,907. About 14.9% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Aberdeen Public Schools are part of the Aberdeen School District #58. Schools located in the district include Aberdeen Elementary School, Aberdeen Middle School and Aberdeen High School.

The University of Idaho's Aberdeen Research and Extension Center is located near the town.[14]

C.J. Ward is the Superintendent of Schools.[15]

Transportation

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Airport

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Aberdeen Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of the central business district of Aberdeen.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. "Mayor Larry Barrett". City of Aberdeen, Idaho. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aberdeen, Idaho
  4. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. January 17, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  6. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 8.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  8. 1 2 "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Pocatello". National Weather Service. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  9. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Aberdeen EXP STN, ID". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  10. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  12. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  13. "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
  14. "Aberdeen Research and Extension Center | UIdaho".
  15. "Aberdeen School District #58". Aberdeen School District #58. Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
  16. FAA Airport Form 5010 for U36 PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective June 3, 2010.
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