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Abbeville

Georgia · 2,685 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 $20,750. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $54,200. The poverty rate of 45.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,685
+17%since 2000
from 2,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
878 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 752 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+14%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6961K2K3K3K1990201020202024Abbeville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,750
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,193 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,102
−39%since 2000
from $10,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.8%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+48%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(941)
Black58.4%(1,342)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.1%(1,403)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(943)
Black61%(1,639)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(76)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.5%(41)
Diversity Score63.9%(1,716)
Diversity Score
64
+5%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
8.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
80.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
Female
19.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbeville, Georgia?

Abbeville, Georgia has about 2,685 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abbeville, Georgia?

The typical household in Abbeville, Georgia earns about $20,750 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 $54,200, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, Georgia?

About 5.1% 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 45.8% 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 1,788 residents, a change of about 199 percent over that period.

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

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