| Aberdeen, Maryland | |
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| — City — | |
| The former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station in Aberdeen. | |
| Motto: "The Future of Harford!", "All America City" | |
| Location in Maryland | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Harford |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michael E. Bennett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km2) |
| • Land | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 14,959 |
| • Density | 2,348.1/sq mi (906.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 21001 |
| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-00125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582854 |
| Website | www.aberdeen-md.org |
Aberdeen is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The population was 14,959 at the 2010 census. It was named after Aberdeen City in Scotland by emigrating Scotts. Aberdeen is the largest municipality in Harford County.
Aberdeen is part of the Baltimore-Towson Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which is the 20th-largest United States metropolitan area. The nearest city to Aberdeen is Havre de Grace, Maryland, 4.8 miles (7.7 km) to the northeast.
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), all of it land.
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 2,944 |
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| 1980 | 11,533 |
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| 1990 | 13,087 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 13,842 | 5.8% | |
| 2010 | 14,959 | 8.1% | |
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 13,842 people, 5,475 households, and 3,712 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,166.2 people per square mile (836.4/km²). There were 5,894 housing units at an average density of 922.4 per square mile (356.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 64.90% White, 27.38% African American, 0.25% Native American, 2.48% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races, and 3.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.
There were 5,475 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.8% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $39,190, and the median income for a family was $48,357. Males had a median income of $32,783 versus $26,025 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,940. About 9.0% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.
As of the 2010 census Aberdeen had a population of 14,959. The ethnic and racial composition of the population was 56.4% non-Hispanic white, 30.5% black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.2% non-Hispanics reproting some other race, 5.3% reporting two or more races and 5.4% Hispanic or Latino.[2]
The Village of Aberdeen was a development by Edmund Law Rogers in 1852. The name originated from its mother city, Aberdeen, Scotland, as a result of the close relationship the Rogers family of Baltimore had with their cousin, the Earl of Aberdeen, who became Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1852.[3] The area now known as Aberdeen is a cluster of three communities[4][5]
In 1892, Aberdeen was incorporated as a Town, under Chapter 136 of the Acts of 1892.[9]
When incorporated as a Town, Aberdeen government was led by a board of commissioners.[10]
In 1992, the 100th anniversary year of Aberdeen becoming a Town, Aberdeen incorporated as the City it is today.
Since incorporation as a City, Aberdeen has had a council-manager form of government.[11] The Mayor and Council are elected for two-year terms in November, with terms beginning in November. The Mayor and Council define policy and appoint the City manager and department heads. Those appointed "serve at the pleasure of the Council" and may be dismissed at any time, by vote of the Council.
The current Council[12] members were elected by Voters to 2-year terms beginning in November 2009. Their terms expire in 2011.
Douglas R. Miller, City Manager (chosen by Council)
Council District E
State Senate, District 34A
House of Delegates, District 34A
US Senate
US House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District
Aberdeen is home to the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). The proving ground was established by Act of Congress and came into operation in January 1918. APG is headquarters of the United States Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). The proving ground occupies more than 72,500 acres (293 km2) in Harford County. More than 7,500 civilians and 5,000 military personnel work at APG.
Cal Ripken Jr. and brother Billy are owners of the Aberdeen IronBirds minor league baseball team, which plays at Ripken Stadium.
Aberdeen's local radio station is WAMD, broadcasting at 970 on the AM dial. Local newspaper coverage is provided by Harford County publications The Aegis and The Record. Electronic media covering Aberdeeen issues is The Dagger Press (electronic)
Aberdeen is served by Baltimore television stations.
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