State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
6.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,944.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.17%
Growth Since 2010
-4.05%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Abbeville, Louisiana Population 2021
11,760
Abbeville is a city located in Vermilion Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 11,760, it is the 29th largest city in Louisiana and the 2765th largest city in the United States . Abbeville is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -4.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,257 in 2010. Abbeville reached it's highest population of 12,391 in 1980. Spanning over 6 miles, Abbeville has a population density of 1,945 people per square mile.
The average household income in Abbeville is $50,841 with a poverty rate of 30.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $682 per month, and the median house value is $95,400. The median age in Abbeville is 39.4 years, 37.2 years for males, and 41 years for females.
Abbeville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Abbeville was:
- White: 49.61%
- Black or African American: 42.82%
- Asian: 4.84%
- Two or more races: 1.27%
- Other race: 0.95%
- Native American: 0.51%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Abbeville, Louisiana is 11,760 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,177.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,257.
Abbeville, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,070 | 49.61% |
| Black or African American | 5,239 | 42.82% |
| Asian | 592 | 4.84% |
| Two or More Races | 156 | 1.27% |
| Some Other Race | 116 | 0.95% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 63 | 0.51% |
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Abbeville Population by Race
Abbeville Population Pyramid $2021
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Abbeville Population by Age
Abbeville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,761 | 2.51 | 56.5 |
| Non Family | 2,009 | 1.29 | 44.2 |
| Married | 1,684 | 3.1 | 84.2 |
| Female | 925 | 4.1 | 39.1 |
| Male | 143 | 2.48 | 14 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
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Abbeville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 829 | 10.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,602 | 19.73% |
| High School Graduate | 2,909 | 35.83% |
| Some College | 1,077 | 13.27% |
| Associates Degree | 673 | 8.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 501 | 6.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 527 | 6.49% |
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Abbeville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Abbeville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,582 | 3,673 | 854 |
| Black | 2,858 | 1,789 | 148 |
| Asian | 434 | 52 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 101 | 58 | |
| Other Race | 92 | 49 | |
| Native American | 63 | 41 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 25 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 80.65%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 39.68%.
Abbeville Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,264
Average Earnings
$34,347
Average Male
$25,653
Average Female
Abbeville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Abbeville Language by Age
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Abbeville Language
83.92% of Abbeville residents speak only English, while 16.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.44% of the population.
Abbeville Language
Abbeville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,218 | 2,578 | 49.41% |
| White | 5,560 | 726 | 13.06% |
| Other | 116 | 116 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 109 | 30.03% |
| Asian | 592 | 74 | 12.50% |
| Multiple | 150 | 65 | 43.33% |
| Native | 57 | 32 | 56.14% |
30.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.49%
Male Poverty Rate
36.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Abbeville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is Asian, with 12.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.74%.
Abbeville Poverty
Abbeville Poverty Rate by Education
Abbeville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Abbeville Married by Age and Sex
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Abbeville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Abbeville Marital Status by Race
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Abbeville Marital Status
Abbeville Veterans by War
Abbeville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 313 | 5.98% |
| Black | 103 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 25 | 39.68% |
Abbeville Veterans by Race
Abbeville Veterans by Education
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5.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
Abbeville Veterans by Education
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53.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
Abbeville Employment by Age
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Abbeville Employment by Race
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Abbeville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.55%
Native Born
5.45%
Foreign Born
3.72%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.55% of Abbeville residents were born in the United States, with 85.67% having been born in Louisiana. 3.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Abbeville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,760 | -139 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 11,899 | -139 | -1.15% |
| 2019 | 12,038 | -139 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 12,177 | -69 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 12,246 | -111 | -0.90% |
| 2016 | 12,357 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 12,357 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 12,356 | -23 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 12,379 | 53 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 12,326 | 145 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 12,181 | -44 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 12,225 | 338 | 0.28% |
| 2000 | 11,887 | 700 | 0.61% |
| 1990 | 11,187 | -1,204 | -1.02% |
| 1980 | 12,391 | 1,395 | 1.20% |
| 1970 | 10,996 | 582 | 0.55% |
| 1960 | 10,414 | 1,076 | 1.10% |
| 1950 | 9,338 | 2,666 | 3.42% |
| 1940 | 6,672 | 2,316 | 4.36% |
| 1930 | 4,356 | 895 | 2.33% |
| 1920 | 3,461 | 554 | 1.76% |
| 1910 | 2,907 | 0.00% |