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Abbeville

Louisiana · 12,257 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 $30,021. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,700. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,257
+3%since 2000
from 11,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,027 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,966 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
−1%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K12K12K13K1990201020202024Abbeville
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,021
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,351
+49%since 2000
from $11,680 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(6,359)
Black37.9%(4,506)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(229)
Asian5.5%(652)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.5%(8,266)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(5,987)
Black40.9%(5,007)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(385)
Asian5.1%(629)
Other1.7%(206)
Diversity Score73.5%(9,005)
Diversity Score
73
+6%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbeville, Louisiana?

Abbeville, Louisiana has about 12,257 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abbeville, Louisiana?

The typical household in Abbeville, Louisiana earns about $30,021 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 $75,700, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, Louisiana?

About 9.9% 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 26.0% 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 1,070 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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