Abbeville Population

1880–2026

2,845

2026 projection

6% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Abbeville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,845+260.92%
20252,819-200.70%
20242,839-160.56%
20232,855+1083.93%
20222,747+572.12%
20212,690+50.19%
20202,685-80.30%
20192,693-1113.96%
20182,804+130.47%
20172,791+160.58%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Abbeville is growing faster than Wilcox County, about as fast as the U.S., and slower than Georgia.

  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Abbeville+3.1%
  • Wilcox County+0.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Abbeville Demographics

40.3median age

Median age

Female40.1 yrs
Male40.4 yrs

Adults

2,445
349 seniors (65+) · 14% of adults2,096 other adults

Sex

Female 22.9% · 635Male 77.1% · 2,136

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 28 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Abbeville Income

$42,311median household income

Median household income

$42,311

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,080

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

41.7%

About 1 in 2 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Abbeville Marital Status

17% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married17%14%30%
Never married58%62%39%
Divorced13%12%15%
Widowed5%3%13%
Separated7%9%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201