CensusEasy
CITY

Abbeville

South Carolina · 4,902 residents (2025 est.) · 6.215 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Greenwood micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Abbeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,575. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 968 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,400. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,872
−17%since 2000
from 5,840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
784 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+3%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,902 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Abbeville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,575
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,756 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,694
+86%since 2000
from $13,274 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
−2%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
RELATED:See current rent listings in Abbeville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(2,932)
Black48.2%(2,812)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(44)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(3,722)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45%(2,194)
Black50.1%(2,441)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(116)
Diversity Score68.1%(3,319)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
22.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+38.3 ptssince 2017
from 48.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Abbeville

Combee Settlement
Pop 5,242
Charlotte Harbor
Pop 4,239
Lake Panasoffkee
Pop 4,768
Fort Meade
Pop 5,379
Places similar to Abbeville
Head to head

Compare Abbeville to nearby cities

ABBEVILLE VS
Greenwood
Income$41,150+1%
Home value$136,300+28%
Population22,745+364%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ABBEVILLE VS
Anderson
Income$46,933+16%
Home value$218,200+105%
Population31,323+539%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ABBEVILLE VS
Laurens
Income$49,246+21%
Home value$180,700+70%
Population9,327+90%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ABBEVILLE VS
Fountain Inn
Income$73,585+81%
Home value$275,300+159%
Population14,722+200%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbeville, South Carolina?

Abbeville, South Carolina has about 4,872 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abbeville, South Carolina?

The typical household in Abbeville, South Carolina earns about $40,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abbeville, South Carolina expensive?

In Abbeville, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $106,400, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, South Carolina?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Abbeville, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abbeville, South Carolina?

About 27.3% of people in Abbeville, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abbeville, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Abbeville, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 906 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Abbeville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Abbeville, South Carolina: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy