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Abingdon

Virginia · 8,376 residents · 8.045 sq mi
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Abingdon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,653. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $168,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
8,376
+8%since 2000
from 7,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,041 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+4%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Abingdon
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,653
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,976 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,856
+46%since 2000
from $22,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+13%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(7,454)
Black2.9%(246)
Hispanic / Latino2%(167)
Asian2%(165)
Other2.6%(216)
Diversity Score22.6%(1,895)
Diversity Score
23
+93%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abingdon, Virginia?

Abingdon, Virginia has about 8,376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abingdon, Virginia?

The typical household in Abingdon, Virginia earns about $46,653 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 $168,600, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Abingdon, Virginia?

About 36.1% 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 17.6% 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 1,373 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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