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Abingdon

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
8.045
State:
Virginia

Abingdon is a town located in Washington County, Virginia. Abingdon has a 2026 population of 8,290. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Abingdon is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,368 in 2020.

The median household income in Abingdon is $54,544 with a poverty rate of 15.9%. The median age in Abingdon is 46.4 years: 42.7 years for males, and 49.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.2 males.

8.3K
Total Population
1,031
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.16%
Growth

Abingdon Population

Abingdon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,290-13-0.16%
20258,303-13-0.16%
20248,316-1-0.01%
20238,31710.01%
20228,316-6-0.07%
20218,322-52-0.62%
20208,3684876.18%
20197,881-59-0.74%
20187,940-35-0.44%
20177,975-66-0.82%
20168,041-14-0.17%
20158,055-63-0.78%
20148,118-36-0.44%
20138,154-23-0.28%
20128,177-5-0.06%
20118,182-44-0.53%
20108,226350.43%
20007,78077711.1%
19907,0032,68562.18%
19804,318-58-1.33%
19704,376-382-8.03%
19604,758491.04%
19504,7091,55149.11%
19403,1582819.77%
19302,87734513.63%
19202,53200%

Median Age

Overall: 46.4 years
Female: 49.5 years
Male: 42.7 years

Abingdon Adults

There are 6,931 adults, (2,046 of whom are seniors) in Abingdon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,334 (52%)
Male: 3,996 (48%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Abingdon includes 91.13% White, 4.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,59191.13%
Black or African American3374.05%
Two or more races2222.67%
Asian1601.92%
Native American200.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1101.32%
White390.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,55290.66%
Black or African American3374.05%
Asian1601.92%
Two or more races1121.34%
Native American200.24%

Abingdon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Abingdon 's average per capita income is $41,759. Household income levels show a median of $54,544. The poverty rate stands at 15.9%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$108,413-
Families$79,500$146,536
Households$54,544$98,963
Non Families$33,945$44,546

$41,759

Average Income

$54,544

Median Household Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)