Abbeville is a city located in Henry County Alabama. Abbeville has a 2024 population of 2,385. It is also the county seat of Henry County. Abbeville is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,351 in 2020.
The average household income in Abbeville is $51,634 with a poverty rate of 21.5%. The median age in Abbeville is 56 years: 43.9 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Abbeville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,278 | 55.35% |
| Black or African American | 970 | 42.01% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 978 | 2.19 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 467 | 1.08 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Married | 314 | 3.08 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Female | 127 | 3.26 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Male | 70 | 3.63 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 9.92% |
| Associates Degree | 180 | 9.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 205 | 11.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 189 | 10.19% |
| High School Graduate | 552 | 29.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 203 | 10.94% |
| Some College | 342 | 18.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,035 | 914 | 330 |
| Black | 757 | 515 | 64 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 18 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,441 | $62,059 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,932 | $92,500 | $56,042 |
| High School Graduate | $35,089 | $41,071 | $26,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,454 | $45,375 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $32,321 | $43,333 | $27,105 |
$41,454
Average Earnings
$45,375
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.25% of Abbeville residents speak only English, while 2.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 909 | 244 | 26.84% |
| White | 1,138 | 200 | 17.57% |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 7 | 13.21% |
21.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.91%
Male Poverty Rate
26.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is Hispanic, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.27% |
| Some College | 22.96% |
| High School | 17.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.06% |
| Male Employed | 1.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,408 | $68,424 |
| Households | $35,147 | $51,634 |
| Married Families | $88,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,670 | $32,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
115
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 7.39% |
| Black | 33 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.9%
Labor Force Participation
34.5%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.24%
Born in Abbeville
99.09%
Native Born
0.91%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.39%
Naturalized
99.09% of Abbeville residents were born in the United States, with 72.24% having been born in Alabama. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,428 | 8 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 2,420 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 2,411 | 9 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 2,402 | 8 | 0.33% |
| 2025 | 2,394 | 9 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 2,385 | 8 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 2,377 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 2,364 | 7 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 2,357 | 6 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 2,351 | -204 | -7.98% |
| 2019 | 2,555 | -10 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 2,565 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 2,578 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 2,587 | -15 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 2,602 | -8 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 2,610 | -19 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 2,629 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 2,645 | -49 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 2,694 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 2,699 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,987 | -186 | -5.86% |
| 1990 | 3,173 | 18 | 0.57% |
| 1980 | 3,155 | 159 | 5.31% |
| 1970 | 2,996 | 472 | 18.7% |
| 1960 | 2,524 | 96 | 3.95% |