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Aberdeen is a city in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The population was 13,842 at the 2000 census. As with all Aberdeens outside Scotland, it was named after the original Aberdeen City by Scots emigrating from home. 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.
[edit] GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.5 km²), all of it land. [edit] DemographicsAs 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/sq mi (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. [edit] History[edit] The Village of AberdeenThe 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. [2] The area now known as Aberdeen is a cluster of three communities[3][4]
[edit] The Town of Aberdeen In 1892, Aberdeen was incorporated as a Town, under Chapter 136 of the Acts of 1892[8]. [edit] The Town Board of CommissionersWhen incorporated as a Town, Aberdeen government was led by a board of commissioners.[9]
[edit] Presidents - Aberdeen Board of Commissioners
[edit] The City of AberdeenIn 1992, the 100th Anniversary year of Aberdeen becoming a Town, Aberdeen incorporated as the City it is today. [edit] Prior Mayors of Aberdeen
[edit] Aberdeen PoliticsSince incorporation as a City, Aberdeen has had a council-manager form of government[10]. 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. [edit] Aberdeen City CouncilThe current Council[11] members were elected by Voters to 2-year terms beginning in November 2007. Their terms expire in 2009.
[edit] Aberdeen City AdministrationDouglas R. Miller, City Manager (chosen by Council) [edit] Harford County CouncilCouncil District E
[edit] Maryland General AssemblyState Senate, District 34A
House of Delegates, District 34A [edit] Congressional DelegationUS Senate
US House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District
[edit] Aberdeen Proving GroundMain article: Aberdeen Proving Ground 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. [edit] Notable Residents and Natives
[edit] Aberdeen IronbirdsMain article: Aberdeen IronBirds Cal Ripken Jr. and brother Billy are owners of the Aberdeen IronBirds minor league baseball team, which plays at Ripken Stadium. [edit] Aberdeen MediaAberdeen'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. [edit] References
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