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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Abbeville

Alabama · 2,987 residents · 15.543 sq mi
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Abbeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,266. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,700. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,987
−6%since 1990
from 3,173 in 1990
1990 – 2025
192 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 204 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+13%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Abbeville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,266
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,382 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,215
+75%since 1990
from $9,812 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$273
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.4
+29%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(2,045)
Black34.9%(1,107)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,843)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(1,680)
Black39.7%(1,185)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(105)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score65%(1,942)
65
+12%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.6%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+6%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbeville, Alabama?

Abbeville, Alabama has about 2,987 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Abbeville, Alabama?

The typical household in Abbeville, Alabama earns about $23,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abbeville, Alabama expensive?

In Abbeville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, Alabama?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Abbeville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abbeville, Alabama?

About 21.5% of people in Abbeville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abbeville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Abbeville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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