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Abingdon

Virginia · 8,284 residents (2025 est.) · 8.045 sq mi
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Abingdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,544. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $228,000. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,330
+7%since 2000
from 7,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,035 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+9%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,284 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Abingdon
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,544
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,976 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,002
+113%since 2000
from $22,486 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.585
+10%since 2010
from 0.530 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$228,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+31%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(7,344)
Black3.4%(265)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(62)
Asian0.6%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(914)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(7,552)
Black4%(337)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(149)
Asian1.9%(160)
Other1.6%(132)
Diversity Score21.9%(1,827)
Diversity Score
22
+87%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abingdon, Virginia?

Abingdon, Virginia has about 8,330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abingdon, Virginia?

The typical household in Abingdon, Virginia earns about $54,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abingdon, Virginia expensive?

In Abingdon, Virginia, the median home is worth about $228,000, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Abingdon, Virginia?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Abingdon, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abingdon, Virginia?

About 15.9% of people in Abingdon, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Abingdon, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Abingdon, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,327 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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