Abbeville County's estimated 2026 population is 24,695 with a growth rate of 0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Abbeville County is the 37th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 25,338 and has seen a growth of -2.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Abbeville County includes 69.32% White, 25.82% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (69.32%)
Black or African American (25.82%)
Two or more races (3.84%)
Other race (0.64%)
Asian (0.21%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,882 | 69.32% |
| Black or African American | 6,287 | 25.82% |
| Two or more races | 934 | 3.84% |
| Other race | 156 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Abbeville County's average per capita income is $41,110. Household income levels show a median of $52,112. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,223 | - |
| Families | $67,031 | $83,636 |
| Households | $52,112 | $73,094 |
| Non Families | $31,579 | $45,591 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate