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 $53,618 with a poverty rate of 31.68%. The median age in Abbeville is 33.1 years: 32.6 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Abbeville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,145 | 45.88% |
| White | 4,738 | 42.25% |
| Two or more races | 609 | 5.43% |
| Asian | 559 | 4.99% |
| Other race | 140 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,522 | 2.42 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 1,592 | 2.92 | 33.9 | 66.1 |
| Non Family | 1,546 | 1.15 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Married | 1,191 | 3.37 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 193 | 2.66 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
53.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 809 | 11.43% |
| Associates Degree | 482 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 628 | 8.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 320 | 4.52% |
| High School Graduate | 3,033 | 42.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 620 | 8.76% |
| Some College | 1,184 | 16.73% |
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 | 3,603 | 3,055 | 669 |
| Black | 2,766 | 2,296 | 211 |
| Asian | 379 | 106 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 143 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 126 | 37 | 0 |
| Other Race | 45 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 22 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 84.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,656 | $63,580 | $33,696 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,194 | $116,339 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,000 | $42,241 | $21,618 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,500 | $21,875 | $14,647 |
| Overall | $26,781 | $41,288 | $22,185 |
| Some College | $27,173 | $0 | $22,708 |
$26,781
Average Earnings
$41,288
Average Male
$22,185
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.12% of Abbeville residents speak only English, while 10.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,109 | 2,288 | 44.78% |
| White | 4,471 | 724 | 16.19% |
| Multiple | 604 | 278 | 46.03% |
| Asian | 559 | 178 | 31.84% |
| Native | 17 | 17 | 100% |
31.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.97%
Male Poverty Rate
35.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Abbeville is White, with 16.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.54% |
| Some College | 11.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.87% |
| Female Employed | 25.71% |
| Male Employed | 13.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,532 | $60,206 |
| Households | $39,566 | $53,618 |
| Married Families | $69,427 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,180 | $36,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
429
Number of Veterans
376
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 147 |
| Vietnam | 146 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 7.19% |
| Black | 63 | 1.89% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 18.5% |
| Other Race | 30 | 28.04% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 15.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.9%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.3%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
86.44%
Born in Abbeville
95.52%
Native Born
4.48%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
3.8%
Naturalized
95.52% of Abbeville residents were born in the United States, with 86.44% having been born in Louisiana. 0.68% 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% |