Abbeville Population

1850–2026

4,910

2026 projection

0.7% since 2020 (increase)

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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.
20264,910+80.16%
20254,902+240.49%
20244,878+60.12%
20234,872+180.37%
20224,854+140.29%
20214,840-340.70%
20204,874-360.73%
20194,910-280.57%
20184,938-140.28%
20174,952-260.52%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

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 slower than Abbeville County, South Carolina, and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Abbeville County+2.3%
  • Abbeville+1.2%

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

37.1median age

Median age

Female37.9 yrs
Male35.6 yrs

Adults

3,593
1,137 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults2,456 other adults

Sex

Female 54.8% · 2,668Male 45.2% · 2,204

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 49 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

$40,575median household income

Median household income

$40,575

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,070

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

27.3%

About 1 in 4 residents

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

Abbeville Marital Status

39% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married39%45%34%
Never married36%31%40%
Divorced11%14%9%
Widowed8%8%9%
Separated6%2%9%

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