Abbeville is a city located in Wilcox County Georgia. Abbeville has a 2024 population of 2,879. It is also the county seat of Wilcox County. Abbeville is currently growing at a rate of 1.23% annually and its population has increased by 5.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,738 in 2020.
The average household income in Abbeville is $45,222 with a poverty rate of 41.23%. The median age in Abbeville is 40.4 years: 39.9 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Abbeville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,621 | 58.82% |
| White | 953 | 34.58% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 47 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 363 | 2.94 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.35 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 127 | 3.15 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 85 | 5.14 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 15 | 3.13 | 20 | 80 |
3.62
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
55.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 337 | 15.35% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 3.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 89 | 4.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 1.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,148 | 52.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 7.88% |
| Some College | 332 | 15.12% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,246 | 940 | 31 |
| White | 774 | 644 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 78 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 93 | 36 | 6 |
| Other Race | 47 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,021 | $83,438 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,993 | $29,167 | $21,776 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,636 | $28,676 | $28,393 |
| Some College | $28,832 | $28,258 | $36,591 |
$28,636
Average Earnings
$28,676
Average Male
$28,393
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.59% of Abbeville residents speak only English, while 4.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 519 | 357 | 68.79% |
| White | 489 | 74 | 15.13% |
| Multiple | 64 | 11 | 17.19% |
41.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.16%
Male Poverty Rate
47.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is Black, with 68.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is White, with 15.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.74% |
| High School | 38.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.62% |
| Some College | 6.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 25.62% |
| Male Employed | 21.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,125 | $59,633 |
| Households | $37,981 | $45,222 |
| Married Families | $69,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,611 | $20,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
15.8%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
114
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 9.44% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 15.93% |
| Black | 17 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
17.4%
Labor Force Participation
15.8%
Employment Rate
9%
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
74.89%
Born in Abbeville
97.13%
Native Born
2.87%
Foreign Born
2.87%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.13% of Abbeville residents were born in the United States, with 74.89% having been born in Georgia. 2.87% 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 | 3,056 | 36 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 3,020 | 35 | 1.17% |
| 2027 | 2,985 | 35 | 1.19% |
| 2026 | 2,950 | 36 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 2,914 | 35 | 1.22% |
| 2024 | 2,879 | 35 | 1.23% |
| 2023 | 2,844 | 93 | 3.38% |
| 2022 | 2,751 | 65 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2,686 | -52 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 2,738 | 65 | 2.43% |
| 2019 | 2,673 | -114 | -4.09% |
| 2018 | 2,787 | 12 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 2,775 | 14 | 0.51% |
| 2016 | 2,761 | -161 | -5.51% |
| 2015 | 2,922 | 67 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2,855 | -71 | -2.43% |
| 2013 | 2,926 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 2,925 | -20 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 2,945 | -33 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 2,978 | 0 | 0% |