Abbeville is a city located in Vermilion Parish Louisiana. Abbeville has a 2024 population of 10,798. Abbeville is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -3.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,164 in 2020.
The average household income in Abbeville is $50,469 with a poverty rate of 33.42%. The median age in Abbeville is 31.8 years: 31.1 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Abbeville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,952 | 44.67% |
| Black or African American | 4,804 | 43.33% |
| Two or more races | 604 | 5.45% |
| Asian | 545 | 4.92% |
| Other race | 176 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,711 | 2.3 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Female | 1,786 | 2.89 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Non Family | 1,741 | 1.14 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Married | 956 | 3.21 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Male | 228 | 2.78 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
48.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 925 | 13.38% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 6.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 420 | 6.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 246 | 3.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,974 | 43.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 686 | 9.92% |
| Some College | 1,238 | 17.9% |
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 | 3,571 | 2,914 | 471 |
| Black | 2,611 | 2,136 | 150 |
| Asian | 372 | 79 | 45 |
| Hispanic | 242 | 99 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 83 | 0 |
| Other Race | 97 | 82 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 13.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,037 | $110,536 | $44,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,125 | $118,889 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $24,582 | $28,750 | $24,245 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,861 | $41,094 | $14,419 |
| Overall | $26,167 | $40,554 | $24,164 |
| Some College | $27,141 | $40,590 | $23,854 |
$26,167
Average Earnings
$40,554
Average Male
$24,164
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.25% of Abbeville residents speak only English, while 11.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,763 | 2,374 | 49.84% |
| White | 4,526 | 611 | 13.5% |
| Multiple | 600 | 293 | 48.83% |
| Asian | 545 | 184 | 33.76% |
| Hispanic | 473 | 182 | 38.48% |
33.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.19%
Male Poverty Rate
36.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is Black, with 49.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is White, with 13.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.59% |
| Some College | 12.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.1% |
| Female Employed | 23.06% |
| Male Employed | 15.61% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,137 | $56,844 |
| Households | $34,977 | $50,469 |
| Married Families | $71,071 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,874 | $33,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
23.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
414
Number of Veterans
361
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| First Gulf War | 120 |
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 104 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 6.01% |
| Other Race | 82 | 55.03% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 24.92% |
| Black | 50 | 1.57% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 16.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
85.6%
Born in Abbeville
94.24%
Native Born
5.76%
Foreign Born
2.13%
Non Citizen
3.63%
Naturalized
94.24% of Abbeville residents were born in the United States, with 85.6% having been born in Louisiana. 2.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,341 | -92 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 10,433 | -91 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 10,524 | -91 | -0.86% |
| 2026 | 10,615 | -92 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 10,707 | -91 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 10,798 | -92 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 10,890 | -73 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 10,963 | -122 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 11,085 | -79 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 11,164 | -897 | -7.44% |
| 2019 | 12,061 | -134 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 12,195 | -61 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,256 | -116 | -0.94% |
| 2016 | 12,372 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 12,365 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 12,361 | -22 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 12,383 | 56 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 12,327 | 146 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 12,181 | -42 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 12,223 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,887 | 700 | 6.26% |
| 1990 | 11,187 | -1,204 | -9.72% |
| 1980 | 12,391 | 1,395 | 12.69% |
| 1970 | 10,996 | 582 | 5.59% |
| 1960 | 10,414 | 1,076 | 11.52% |
| 1950 | 9,338 | 2,666 | 39.96% |
| 1940 | 6,672 | 2,316 | 53.17% |
| 1930 | 4,356 | 895 | 25.86% |
| 1920 | 3,461 | 554 | 19.06% |
| 1910 | 2,907 | -7,434 | -71.89% |