Census Bureau data for Abbeville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Abbeville city
- What is the median household income in Abbeville city?
- The median household income in Abbeville city is $37,981 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Abbeville city?
- The poverty rate in Abbeville city is 27.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Abbeville city?
- $77,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Abbeville city?
- The median gross rent in Abbeville city is $602 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Abbeville city residents have a college degree?
- 6.0% of adults in Abbeville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,756
Median Income
$37,981
Median Home Value
$77,700
Poverty Rate
27.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.0%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,168 (+66.5%)
Home Value:
+$42,800 (+122.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-7.1 pp (-20.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+0.9 pp (+17.6%)
Unemployment:
+6.1 pp (+210.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,756
Median Age
40.0
Female
22.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 33.3%
Black 58.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Other 1.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.1%
Cuban
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$37,981
±$16,702
-$36,683 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$51,921
Median Family Income
$42,125
Poverty Rate
27.8%
+17.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
57.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
32.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
14.3%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
18.2%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
24.0%
$50–75k
10.2%
$75–100k
6.1%
$100–150k
6.6%
$150–200k
5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
472
Owner-Occupied
55.1%
Renter-Occupied
44.9%
Vacancy Rate
23.1%
Median Home Value
$77,700
-$195,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$602
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
24.5%
$50–100k
42.0%
$100–200k
26.5%
$200–300k
2.0%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
35.9%
$500–1k
48.7%
$1–1.5k
12.0%
$2–2.5k
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
13.8%
1 vehicle
39.1%
2 vehicles
27.5%
3+
19.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.5%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
6.6%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
30.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.5%
1940–1969
1.1%
1970–1999
21.8%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
76.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
6.0%
-28.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.9%
Some College / Associate
15.1%
Less Than High School
7.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
17.4%
Unemployment Rate
9.0%
+3.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.0%
Self-Employed
1.3%
Government Workers
16.0%
Private For-Profit
78.4%
Industry
Retail
19.5%
Edu/Health
19.3%
Transportation
17.8%
Manufacturing
15.2%
Public Admin
9.4%
Construction
5.8%
Arts/Entmt.
3.3%
Prof. Services
2.8%
Occupation
Production
52.0%
Food Prep
21.6%
Management
15.5%
Sales
7.6%
Construction
3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
49.3 min
Drove Alone
54.8%
Carpool
6.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.0%
Walked
4.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
363
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
8.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.2%
5–9
3.0%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
2.0%
20–24
9.1%
25–34
18.9%
35–44
19.5%
45–54
17.5%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
9.5%
85+
2.5%
Under 18: 10.7%
Working age (18–64): 89.3%
65 and over: 13.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.9%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.4%
Asia
26.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.6%
With a Disability
11.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
79.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.2%
Has a Computer
89.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
80.2%
Moved from Abroad
1.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023