Abbeville, Louisiana Population 2022
Abbeville is a city located in Vermilion Parish Louisiana. Abbeville has a 2020 population of 11,621. Abbeville is currently declining at a rate of -1.18% annually and its population has decreased by -4.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,225 in 2010.
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 Abbevillewas:
- 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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Abbeville Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Abbeville Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$30,264
Average Earnings
$34,347
Average Male
$25,653
Average Female
Abbeville Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,218 | 2,578 | 49.41% |
| White | 5,560 | 726 | 13.06% |
| Other | 116 | NaN% | |
| 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 Native, with 56.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.1%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Abbeville Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 313 | 5.98% |
| Black | 103 | 3.06% |
| Native American | 25 | 39.68% |
Abbeville Veterans by Education
5.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
61.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.67%
Born in Abbeville
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,621 | -139 | -1.18% |
| 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% |