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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Abbeville

Georgia · 2,298 residents · 3.057 sq mi
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Abbeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,193. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 1,401 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,400. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,298
+156%since 1990
from 897 in 1990
1990 – 2025
752 / sq mi
+156%since 1990
from 293 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+4%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6961K2K3K3K1990201020202024Abbeville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,193
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,348 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,029
+45%since 1990
from $6,919 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
29.2% rent
1.8
−28%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(524)
Black40.8%(366)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(558)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(941)
Black58.4%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,403)
61
−2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+24.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−9%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Abbeville, Georgia?

Abbeville, Georgia has about 2,298 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Abbeville, Georgia?

The typical household in Abbeville, Georgia earns about $21,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abbeville, Georgia expensive?

In Abbeville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $37,400, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, Georgia?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Abbeville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abbeville, Georgia?

About 31.7% of people in Abbeville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abbeville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Abbeville, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,401 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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

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