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Abbeville

South Carolina · 5,237 residents · 6.215 sq mi
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Abbeville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,342. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,100. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,237
−10%since 2000
from 5,840 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
843 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 940 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+12%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Abbeville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,342
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,756 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,687
+11%since 2000
from $13,274 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$520
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+84%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(2,443)
Black50.3%(2,633)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(48)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other1.4%(72)
Diversity Score65.8%(3,444)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
11.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abbeville, South Carolina?

Abbeville, South Carolina has about 5,237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Abbeville, South Carolina earns about $22,342 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 $85,100, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Abbeville, South Carolina?

About 22.7% 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 38.2% 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 541 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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