Aberdeen, Maryland
Encyclopedia
As of the census
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.
, who became Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1852. The area now known as Aberdeen is a cluster of three communities
, under Chapter 136 of the Acts of 1892.
it is today.
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.
House of Delegates, District 34A
US House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District
(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 72500 acres (293.4 km²) in Harford County. More than 7,500 civilians and 5,000 military personnel work at APG.
are owners of the Aberdeen IronBirds
minor league baseball team, which plays at Ripken Stadium
.
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.
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 13,842 people, 5,475 households, and 3,712 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
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
Race (United States Census)
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, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.
The Village of Aberdeen
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 AberdeenGeorge Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen
George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen KG, KT, FRS, PC , styled Lord Haddo from 1791 to 1801, was a Scottish politician, successively a Tory, Conservative and Peelite, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1852 until 1855.-Early life:Born in Edinburgh on 28 January 1784, he...
, who became Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1852. The area now known as Aberdeen is a cluster of three communities
- Hall's Cross Roads, located at the intersection of Old Philadelphia Road (MD-7, in some places known as Old Post Road, then known as Philadelphia Post Road) and Bush River Neck Road (then the main road from Swan Creek 39°31′28.41"N 76°8′17.75"W)
- Mechanicsville, located at 39°36′7.3836"N 76°19′10.8516"W
- The Village of Aberdeen
The Town of Aberdeen
In 1892, Aberdeen was incorporated as a TownTown
A town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
, under Chapter 136 of the Acts of 1892.
The Town Board of Commissioners
When incorporated as a Town, Aberdeen government was led by a board of commissioners.- From 1892-1905, a Board President was elected annually by the commissioners
- From 1906-1954, this election was changed to be biennial
- From 1955-1992, the election of a Board President was changed back to be annual
Presidents - Aberdeen Board of Commissioners
- 1892-1894 Charles W. Baker
- 1894-1896 George Walker
- 1896-1899 John Finney Wells
- 1899-1900 George H. Irvins
- 1900-1905 John Finney Wells
- 1905-1906 James A. Wiles
- 1906-1908 John Finney Wells
- 1908-1914 C. H. Johnson
- 1914-1916 None listed
- 1916-1950 Frank E. Baker
- 1950-1952 J. Wilmer Cronin
- 1952-1954 Charles J. Kelly
- 1954-1955 Clark D. Connellee
- 1955-1956 J. Wilmer Cronin
- 1956-1958 R. Lee Mitchell
- 1958-1959 Robert P. Atkins
- 1959-1964 George B. Adams, Jr.
- 1964-1965 Robert H. Krieger
- 1965-1967 William Cooper, Jr.
- 1967-1968 Warren Parrish
- 1968-1969 John A. Feroll
- 1969-1970 William Cooper, Jr.
- 1970-1971 Warren Parrish
- 1971-1972 Alphonse Demarco
- 1972-1974 George B. Adams, Jr.
- 1974-1975 William B. Hause
- 1975-1977 Kent F. Stewart
- 1977-1978 William B. Hause
- 1978-1979 Jerry A. Nolan
- 1979-1980 William Cooper, Jr.
- 1980-1981 Raymond H. Warfield
- 1981-1986 Ronald Kupferman
- 1986-1987 Raymond H. Warfield
- 1987-1992 George J. Englesson
The City of Aberdeen
In 1992, the 100th anniversary year of Aberdeen becoming a Town, Aberdeen incorporated as the CityCity
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
it is today.
Prior Mayors of Aberdeen
- Ruth Elliott, 1992–1994
- Charles R. BoutinCharles R. BoutinCharles Boutin was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 34A.-Background:Charles Boutin was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1999 to represent District 34A, which covers portions of Harford and Cecil Counties...
, 1994–1998 - Douglas S. Wilson, 1998–2005
- S. Fred Simmons, 2005–2007
Politics
Since incorporation as a City, Aberdeen has had a council-manager form of government. The MayorMayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
and Council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
are elected
Elected
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for two-year terms in November, with terms beginning in November. The Mayor and Council define policy
Policy
A policy is typically described as a principle or rule to guide decisions and achieve rational outcome. The term is not normally used to denote what is actually done, this is normally referred to as either procedure or protocol...
and appoint the City manager
City manager
A city manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a city, in a council-manager form of city government. Local officials serving in this position are sometimes referred to as the chief executive officer or chief administrative officer in some municipalities...
and department heads. Those appointed "serve at the pleasure of the Council" and may be dismissed at any time, by vote of the Council.
Aberdeen City Council
The current Council members were elected by Voters to 2-year terms beginning in November 2009. Their terms expire in 2011.- Michael Bennett, Mayor
- Ruth Ann Young, City Council
- Sandra Landbeck, City Council
- Bruce Garner, City Council
- Ruth Elliott, City Council
Maryland General Assembly
State Senate, District 34A- State Senator Nancy JacobsNancy JacobsNancy Jacobs is a Maryland State Senator representing District 34.-Background:Nancy Jacobs was first elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1999 to represent District 34, which covers portions of Harford and Cecil County, Maryland. In 1998, she won the seat vacated by fellow Republican David R....
(Republican)
House of Delegates, District 34A
- State Representative B. Dan Riley (Democrat)
- Mary-Dulaney James (Democrat)
Congressional Delegation
US Senate- Senator Barbara A. MikulskiBarbara MikulskiBarbara Ann Mikulski is the senior United States Senator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. Mikulski, a former U.S. Representative, is the longest-serving female senator in U.S...
(Democrat) - Senator Benjamin L. CardinBen CardinBenjamin Louis "Ben" Cardin is the junior United States Senator from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. Before his election to the Senate, Cardin was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing from 1987 to 2007.Cardin was elected to succeed Paul Sarbanes in...
(Democrat)
US House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District
- Congressman C.A. Dutch RuppersbergerDutch RuppersbergerCharles Albert "Dutch" Ruppersberger III is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
(Democrat)
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen is home to the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving GroundAberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen Proving Ground is a United States Army facility located near Aberdeen, Maryland, . Part of the facility is a census-designated place , which had a population of 3,116 at the 2000 census.- History :...
(APG). The proving ground was established by Act of Congress
Act of Congress
An Act of Congress is a statute enacted by government with a legislature named "Congress," such as the United States Congress or the Congress of the Philippines....
and came into operation in January 1918. APG is headquarters of the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC). The proving ground occupies more than 72500 acres (293.4 km²) in Harford County. More than 7,500 civilians and 5,000 military personnel work at APG.
Notable residents and natives
- Cal Ripken, Jr.Cal Ripken, Jr.Calvin Edwin "Cal" Ripken, Jr. , nicknamed "Iron Man", is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Baltimore Orioles ....
, Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
legend, grew up in Aberdeen and was a student at Aberdeen High SchoolAberdeen High School (Aberdeen, Maryland)Aberdeen High School is a public high school in Aberdeen, Maryland.The school is a part of the Harford County Public Schools.-Science and Mathematics Academy:...
. - Billy RipkenBilly RipkenWilliam Oliver Ripken is an American radio personality for XM Satellite Radio, a studio analyst for MLB Network's "MLB Tonight," and is a former infielder in Major League Baseball from –...
, former OrioleBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
and brother of Cal Ripken Jr. - Michael D. GriffinMichael D. GriffinMichael Douglas Griffin is an American physicist and aerospace engineer. From April 13, 2005 to January 20, 2009 he served as Administrator of NASA, the space agency of the United States...
, head administrator of NASANASAThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research... - Jai LewisJai LewisJai Lamar Lewis is an American basketball player who currently plays in Japan for Rera Kamuy Hokkaido.-College career:...
, College basketball player (George Mason PatriotsGeorge Mason PatriotsThe George Mason Patriots are the athletic teams of George Mason University. The school's athletic program includes 22 NCAA Division I varsity sports, consisting of 11 men's and 11 women's teams...
). - E. J. HendersonE. J. HendersonEric N. "E.J." Henderson is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland....
, Minnesota Viking football player, former Maryland Terrapin. - Erin HendersonErin HendersonErin Henderson is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was signed by the Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Maryland.-Early years:...
, Minnesota Viking football player, former Maryland Terrapin, - Richard Slutzky, "Coach Slutzky", honoree of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, long-time Aberdeen High School coach.
- William Benjamin BakerWilliam Benjamin BakerWilliam Benjamin Baker was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second Congressional district of Maryland from 1895 to 1901....
, U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 2nd District, from 1895 to 1901. - Linwood ClarkLinwood ClarkLinwood Leon Clark was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second Congressional district of the state of Maryland from 1929 to 1931.Clark was born in Aberdeen, Maryland, and attended the public schools as a youth...
, U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 2nd District, 1929–1931. Born in Aberdeen, MD on March 21, 1876 - Lisa Welch, PlayboyPlayboyPlayboy is an American men's magazine that features photographs of nude women as well as journalism and fiction. It was founded in Chicago in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, and funded in part by a $1,000 loan from Hefner's mother. The magazine has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc., with...
Playmate of the Month, September 1980 - Frank ZappaFrank ZappaFrank Vincent Zappa was an American composer, singer-songwriter, electric guitarist, record producer and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Zappa wrote rock, jazz, orchestral and musique concrète works. He also directed feature-length films and music videos, and designed...
, musician, lived in Aberdeen for a short period, father worked at APG. - Irv PankeyIrv PankeyIrvin Lee Pankey is a former American football offensive lineman who played twelve seasons in the National Football League, mainly for the Los Angeles Rams. He played offensive tackle at Penn State and was a team captain in 1979...
, Aberdeen High School, 2 time wrestling state champion (1975–1976); Penn State offensive lineman (1976–1980); NFL: Los Angeles Rams (1980–1990)Indianapolis Colts (1991–1992) - Les GermanLes GermanLester Stanley "Les" German was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in all or part of six seasons in the majors between and . He played for the Baltimore Orioles in 1890, then spent four seasons pitching for the New York Giants under the legendary John McGraw, finishing his career with...
, Major League Baseball Pitcher, Trap-shooter - David (Randy) Grace, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Oregon State University, grew up in Aberdeen
- Steven M. Wise, animal rights lawyer and scholar, inducted into Aberdeen High School Hall of Fame.
Aberdeen Ironbirds
Cal Ripken Jr. and brother BillyBilly Ripken
William Oliver Ripken is an American radio personality for XM Satellite Radio, a studio analyst for MLB Network's "MLB Tonight," and is a former infielder in Major League Baseball from –...
are owners of the Aberdeen IronBirds
Aberdeen IronBirds
The Aberdeen IronBirds are a Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The IronBirds play in the New York - Penn League and are based in Aberdeen, Maryland, which is in Harford County....
minor league baseball team, which plays at Ripken Stadium
Ripken Stadium
Ripken Stadium is the home of the Aberdeen IronBirds, Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles in the New York-Penn League. The stadium is located in Aberdeen, Maryland. The 6,000-seat Ripken Stadium held its first game on June 18, 2002. The team has sold out every home game at Ripken Stadium...
.
Media
Aberdeen's local radioRadio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
station is WAMD, broadcasting at 970 on the AM
AM broadcasting
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dial. Local newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
coverage is provided by Harford County publications The Aegis
The Aegis (newspaper)
For the former magazine, see The Aegis The Aegis is a local newspaper in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The Aegis has been providing Harford County with local and national news since 1856. The Aegis Newspaper is also a student run newspaper at Bloomington High School in Bloomington,...
and The Record. Electronic media covering Aberdeeen issues is The Dagger Press (electronic)
Aberdeen is served by Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
television stations.