Aberdeen, Mississippi facts for kids
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Aberdeen, Mississippi
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Aberdeen City Hall (early 20th century)
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Motto(s):
"A Great Place To Live, Work And Play"
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Location of Aberdeen, Mississippi
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Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
County | Monroe |
Area | |
• Total | 12.37 sq mi (32.04 km2) |
• Land | 12.09 sq mi (31.31 km2) |
• Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 5,612 |
• Estimate
(2019)
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5,205 |
• Density | 430.52/sq mi (166.23/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
39730
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Area code(s) | 662 |
FIPS code | 28-00180 |
GNIS feature ID | 666129 |
Website | http://cityofaberdeenms.com/ |
Aberdeen is the county seat of Monroe County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,612.
Located on the banks of the Tombigbee River, Aberdeen was one of the busiest Mississippi ports of the 19th century. Cotton was heavily traded in town, and for a time Aberdeen was Mississippi's second largest city. Aberdeen retains many historic structures from this period, with over 200 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. In the spring of each year, Aberdeen hosts pilgrimages to its historic antebellum homes. The most prominent of these antebellum homes is The Magnolias, which was built in 1850.
Located just outside the city, Aberdeen Lock and Dam forms Aberdeen Lake, a popular recreational area. Aberdeen Lock and Dam is part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee waterway system.
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History
In 1540, Hernando DeSoto's expedition were the first Europeans to travel through the vicinity of Aberdeen.
Aberdeen was first settled in 1834 and chartered as a town in 1837. In 1849, it became the county seat when Monroe County was formed.
Hiram Revels, the first African-American United States Senator, died on January 16, 1901, while attending a church conference in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen had a population of 3,708 in 1910. Its population had risen to 5,920 by 1950. Its population was 7,184 in 1980.
Geography
According to the United States Geological Survey, variant names are Dundee and New Aberdeen.
East Aberdeen is located at 33°49′18″N 88°30′59″W / 33.82167°N 88.51639°W, across the Tombigbee River from Aberdeen proper. Variant names for East Aberdeen are Howards Bluff, Howards Farm, Howards Ferry, Howards Store, Martins Bluff, and Murffs.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Aberdeen has a total area of 11.0 square miles (28 km2), of which 10.7 square miles (28 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (2.19%) is water.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Aberdeen has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1870 | 2,022 | — | |
1880 | 2,339 | 15.7% | |
1890 | 3,449 | 47.5% | |
1900 | 3,434 | −0.4% | |
1910 | 3,708 | 8.0% | |
1920 | 4,071 | 9.8% | |
1930 | 3,925 | −3.6% | |
1940 | 4,746 | 20.9% | |
1950 | 5,290 | 11.5% | |
1960 | 6,450 | 21.9% | |
1970 | 6,507 | 0.9% | |
1980 | 7,184 | 10.4% | |
1990 | 6,837 | −4.8% | |
2000 | 6,415 | −6.2% | |
2010 | 5,612 | −12.5% | |
2019 (est.) | 5,205 | −7.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White | 1,247 | 25.14% |
Black or African American | 3,504 | 70.63% |
Native American | 10 | 0.2% |
Asian | 17 | 0.34% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
Other/Mixed | 127 | 2.56% |
Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 1.11% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 4,961 people, 2,016 households, and 1,195 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,612 people living in the city. 69.2% were African American, 28.8% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from some other race and 1.0% of two or more races. 1.0% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In popular culture
The city of Aberdeen is the subject of the HGTV show Hometown Renovation, where local makeup artist and designer Billy Brasfield sets to redesign and renovate some of the city's houses and landmarks.
The city is also the subject of a song by blues artist Bukka White, Aberdeen, Mississippi, later covered by guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd as Aberdeen.
Education
The City of Aberdeen is served by the Aberdeen School District.
Infrastructure
Highways
Railroads
- Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway
- Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway
- Kansas City Southern Railway
Notable people
- Stephen Adams, member of United States House of Representatives and United States Senate
- Steve Baylark, running back for Sacramento Mountain Lions of United Football League
- Guy Bush ("the Mississippi Mudcat"), Major League Baseball pitcher who won 176 games and gave up Babe Ruth's last two career home runs
- Oliver Darden, basketball player for University of Michigan and in the American Basketball Association
- Reuben Davis, Congressman and Confederate general, resided at Reuben Davis House
- John Gregg, Confederate general in Civil War
- Moses Hardy, formerly oldest living American man, one of the oldest veterans of World War I
- Eugene Sykes, Justice of Supreme Court of Mississippi, first chairman of Federal Communications Commission
- Jim Walden, football head coach at Washington State and Iowa State University
- Bukka White (Booker T. Washington White), blues musician
See also
In Spanish: Aberdeen (Misisipi) para niños