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Abbeville

Mississippi · 382 residents (2025 est.) · 3.46 sq mi
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Abbeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
−26%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
90 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 90 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:382 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2913514124725321990201020202024Abbeville
2024311
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(26)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.3%(32)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.2%(41)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 445.8%(18)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(38)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.5%(42)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.9%(40)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848%(25)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,314
+71%since 2000
from $18,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−2%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,056
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(394)
Black5.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(291)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.6%(5)
Other3.5%(11)
Diversity Score
15
+382%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Ancestry
American18.3%(57)
English11.9%(37)
Irish8.7%(27)
German7.4%(23)
Scottish4.5%(14)
French1.9%(6)
Dutch1.6%(5)
Norwegian0.6%(2)
Swedish0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
62.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 11.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.2%(35)
Married45.7%(43)
Widowed5.3%(5)
Divorced11.7%(11)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(33)
Married43.8%(63)
Widowed26.4%(38)
Divorced6.9%(10)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbeville, Mississippi?

Abbeville, Mississippi has about 311 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abbeville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Abbeville, Mississippi earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abbeville, Mississippi expensive?

In Abbeville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $161,500, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, Mississippi?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Abbeville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abbeville, Mississippi?

About 8.0% of people in Abbeville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abbeville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Abbeville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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