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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Abbeville

Louisiana · 11,887 residents · 6.047 sq mi
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Abbeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,714. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,000. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% 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

11,887
+6%since 1990
from 11,187 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,966 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,850 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+8%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Abbeville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,714
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,653 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,680
+53%since 1990
from $7,643 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 39.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
61.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
38.8% rent
2.7
−14%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(6,553)
Black38%(4,249)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(142)
Asian2.6%(289)
Diversity Score65.5%(7,326)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(6,359)
Black37.9%(4,506)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(229)
Asian5.5%(652)
Diversity Score69.5%(8,266)
70
+6%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.7%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 17.0 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, Louisiana?

Abbeville, Louisiana has about 11,887 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Abbeville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Abbeville, Louisiana earns about $19,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abbeville, Louisiana expensive?

In Abbeville, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, Louisiana?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Abbeville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abbeville, Louisiana?

About 37.7% of people in Abbeville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abbeville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Abbeville, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 700 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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