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Abbeville

Mississippi · 372 residents · 3.46 sq mi
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Abbeville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,286. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
372
−12%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
108 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+9%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2913514124725321990201020202024Abbeville
2024311
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,286
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,872
+48%since 2000
from $18,882 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(394)
Black5.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(313)
Black10.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score32.2%(120)
Diversity Score
32
+113%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbeville, Mississippi?

Abbeville, Mississippi has about 372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abbeville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Abbeville, Mississippi earns about $54,286 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, Mississippi?

About 15.7% 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 12.7% of people in Abbeville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abbeville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Abbeville, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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