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Encyclopedia > Aberdeen, Maryland
Aberdeen, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Coordinates: 39°30′37″N 76°10′9″W / 39.51028, -76.16917
County Harford County
Incorporated 1895
Government
 - Mayor S. Fred Simmons
Area
 - City 16.5 km²  (6.4 sq mi)
Population (2000)
 - City 13,842
 - Density 836.4/km² (2,166.3/sq mi)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
Website: www.aberdeen-md.org

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. Adapted from Wikipedias MD county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 90 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37°53N to 39°43N  - Longitude 75°4W to 79°33... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... Harford County is a county located in the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... A Municipal Corporation is a legal defintion for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, and towns. ... Year 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Harford County is a county located in the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Maryland. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 90 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37°53N to 39°43N  - Longitude 75°4W to 79°33... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic) Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic and Scots1 Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Monarch Queen Elizabeth II... Aberdeen (IPA: ; Scottish Gaelic: ) is Scotlands third largest city with a population of 202,370. ...


Nearest City: Baltimore, Maryland (36.30 miles) Nickname: Motto: The Greatest City in America,[4] Get in on it. ...

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Geography

Aberdeen is located at 39°30′37″N, 76°10′9″W (39.510310, -76.169178)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.5 km² (6.4 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 13,842 people, 5,475 households, and 3,712 families residing in the city. The population density was 836.4/km² (2,166.2/mi²). There were 5,894 housing units at an average density of 356.1/km² (922.4/mi²). 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. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


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. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Aberdeen Politics

Aberdeen City Council

  • Council President - Mike Hiob (Democrat).
  • Councilman - Ronald Kupferman.
  • Councilman - Dave Yensan.
  • Councilman - Ruth Elliott.(Democrat)

Official 2005 Aberdeen Election Results

  • Mayor - S. Fred Simmons.
  • Councilman - Ruth E. Elliott.
  • Councilman - Michael G. Hiob.
  • Councilman - Ronald Kupferman.
  • Councilman - David A. Yensan.

Harford County Council

Council District E

  • Richard "Coach" Slutzky (Republican).

Maryland General Assembly

State Senate, 34th District

House of Delegates, 34th District Nancy Jacobs (Born Oct. ...

  • State Representative B. Dan Riley (Democrat).
  • Mary Dulaney James (Democrat).

Congressional Delegation

US Senate

US House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District Barbara Ann Mikulski (born July 20, 1936), a member of the Democratic Party, is the current Class 3 United States Senator representing the State of Maryland. ... Benjamin Louis Ben Cardin (born October 5, 1943) is a Democratic member of the United States Senate representing the state of Maryland. ...

Dutch Ruppersberger Charles Albert Dutch Ruppersberger III (born January 31, 1946) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 2nd Congressional district of Maryland (map) since 2003. ...

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 in Harford County. More than 7,500 civilians and 5,000 military personnel work at APG. Aberdeen Proving Ground is a United States Army facility located at Aberdeen, Maryland (in Harford county). ... An Act of Vaginapenis is a bill or resolution adopted by both houses of the United States Congress to which one of the following events has happened: Acceptance by the President of the United States, Inaction by the President after ten days from reception (excluding Sundays) while the Congress is... 1918 (MCMXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. ... The United States Army is the largest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ... U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command crest The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is a major command of the U.S. Army responsible for developmental testing, independent operational testing, independent evaluations, assessments, and experiments of army equipment. ... This article is about the unit of measure known as the acre. ...


A sex scandal at Aberdeen Proving Ground came into light in 1996. In 1996 the Aberdeen sex scandal started at a U.S. Army base in Aberdeen, Maryland. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...


Under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) program announced in 2005, APG is projected to lose the Ordnance School and associated R&D facilities with 3862 military and 290 civilian jobs moving to Fort Lee, Virginia. APG will gain 451 military and 5,661 civilian jobs from Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. There is a net loss of 3,411 military jobs under BRAC and a net gain of 5,371 civilian jobs. Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) is a process of the United States federal government directed at the administration and operation of the US Armed Forces, used by the United States Department of Defense and Congress to close excess military installations and realign the total asset inventory in order to save... Fort Lee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Prince George County, Virginia, United States. ... Ft. ...


Notable Residents and Natives

Calvin Edwin Ripken, Jr. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Aberdeen High School is a high school in Aberdeen, Maryland. ... Billy Ripken on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1988. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 4, 5, 8, 20, 22, 33, 42 Name Baltimore Orioles (1954–present) St. ... Dr. Michael D. Griffin Dr. Michael Douglas Griffin (born November 1, 1949 in Aberdeen, Maryland) has been the Administrator of NASA since April 13, 2005. ... The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an agency of the United States federal government, responsible for the nations public space program. ... Jai Lamar Lewis (born February 13, 1983) is an American athlete who was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants of the National Football League following the 2006 NFL Draft. ... Current George Mason athletic logo The George Mason Patriots are the athletic teams of George Mason University. ... E.J. Henderson is a football linebacker who currently plays for the Minnesota Vikings. ... Main entrance to the museum. ... William Benjamin Baker (July 22, 1840–May 17, 1911) was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second Congressional district of Maryland from 1895 to 1901. ... Categories: | ... Linwood Leon Clark (March 21, 1876–November 18, 1965) was a U.S. Congressman who represented the second Congressional district of the state of Maryland from 1929 to 1931. ... Categories: | ... Lisa Welch (born November 11, 1960 in Aberdeen, Maryland) is an American model and actress. ... Playboy is an American Mens magazine, founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and his associates, which has grown into Playboy Enterprises, Inc. ... A Playmate is a female model featured in Playboy magazine as Playmate of the Month. ... Frank Vincent Zappa[1] (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American composer, musician, and film director. ...

Aberdeen Ironbirds

Cal Ripken Jr. and brother Billy are owners of the Aberdeen IronBirds minor league baseball team, which plays at Ripken Stadium. Cal Ripken, Jr. ... Billy Ripken on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1988. ... The Aberdeen IronBirds are a short-season class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. ... A part of Cal Ripken, Jr. ...


Aberdeen Media

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. Aberdeen is served by Baltimore television stations. WAMD is a commercial radio station based Aberdeen, MD. WAMD is an AM station broadcasting on 970 KHz. ...


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