Abbeville, LA Demographics
What is the population of Abbeville?
There are 11,086 residents in Abbeville, with a median age of 31. Of this, 41.76% are males and 58.24% are females. US-born citizens make up 94.18% of the resident pool in Abbeville, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.69%. Additionally, 2.13% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,841 people in Abbeville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 11,086 | -1.1% |
| Male Population | 4,629 | -1.4% |
| Female Population | 6,457 | -0.9% |
Male Population 41.76%
Female Population 58.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 31 | -6.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 10,441 | -2.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 409 | -5.5% |
| Not Citizen | 236 | 210.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 94.18%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.69%
Not Citizen 2.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 16 | 33.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,628 | 1.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 326 | 109.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 43 | -48.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,841 | -2.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.15%
Moved from Same County 15%
Moved from Same State 3%
Moved from Different State 0.4%
Same House as Last Year 81.45%
What are the employment statistics in Abbeville?
White-collar workers make up 72.45% of the working population in Abbeville, while blue-collar employees account for 27.55%. There are also 824 entrepreneurs in Abbeville (8.72% of the workforce); 7,088 workers employed in private companies (75.04%); and 856 people working in governmental institutions (9.06%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,844 | 105.3% |
| Blue Collar | 2,602 | 126.8% |
White Collar 72.45%
Blue Collar 27.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 824 | 94.3% |
| Private Companies | 7,088 | 118.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 856 | 63.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 678 | 136.2% |
Self Employees 8.72%
Private Companies 75.04%
Governmental Workers 9.06%
Not for Profit Companies 7.18%
How many households are there in Abbeville?
There are a total of 4,711 households in Abbeville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.04% of these Abbeville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.96%. Additionally, 34.51% of households have children and 65.49% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,711 | 4.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -17.4% |
| Family Households | 2,970 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,741 | 12.6% |
Family Households 63.04%
Non-Family Households 36.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,626 | 2.2% |
| Households without Children | 3,085 | 5.2% |
Households with Children 34.51%
Households without Children 65.49%
What are the median and average incomes in Abbeville?
The average annual household income in Abbeville is $50,469, while the median household income sits at $34,977 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $24,604, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $53,036. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $24,540 and $34,866, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $50,469 | -5.9% |
| Median Household Income | $34,977 | -11.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,458 | 3.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 7,195 | -2.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Abbeville?
There are 5,897 housing units in Abbeville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1970. Of the 4,711 occupied housing units in Abbeville, 48.86% are owner-occupied, while 51.14% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 28.37% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $155,700. In general, housing costs reach $717 per month in Abbeville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,897 | 1.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1970 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 586 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 622 | -15.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 939 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 818 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 775 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 660 | 32.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 291 | -19.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 453 | -14.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 714 | 6.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 39 | 34.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,711 | 4.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,302 | -5.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,409 | 15.4% |
Owner Occupied 48.86%
Renter Occupied 51.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 653 | -23.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,649 | 4.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $155,700 | 16.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $78,700 | -3.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $717 | 0.6% |
With Mortgage 28.37%
Without Mortgage 71.63%
What is the level of education in Abbeville?
Approximately 58.7% of the population in Abbeville holds a high school degree (that's 4,819 residents), while 18.22% have attained a college certificate (1,496 locals) and 5.32% have a bachelor's degree (437 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 785 | 10.9% |
| Some High School | 4,819 | 2.0% |
| Some College | 1,496 | -10.2% |
| Associate Degree | 426 | -14.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 437 | -31.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 246 | -23.1% |
No High School 9.56%
Some High School 58.7%
Some College 18.22%
Associate Degree 5.19%
Bachelor's Degree 5.32%
Graduate Degree 3%
What is the marital status of Abbeville residents?
A total of 3,824 people in Abbeville have never been married (which represents 44.25% of the total population), while 2,703 of them are wedded (31.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 356 (4.12%) and 1,319 (15.26%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,824 | 4.2% |
| Married | 2,703 | -14.0% |
| Separated | 356 | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 796 | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 1,319 | 7.7% |
Never Married 44.25%
Married 31.28%
Separated 4.12%
Widowed 9.21%
Divorced 15.26%
What are the most common means of transportation in Abbeville?
The top three means of transportation people in Abbeville use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 3,767 residents commute by car, 411 prefer going to work by walking and 135 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,767 | 6.0% |
| TaxiCab | 135 | 6.3% |
| Walk | 411 | -5.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Abbeville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.