Abbeville, LA

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Abbeville Overview

11,213
TOTAL POPULATION
4,696
MALE POPULATION
6,517
FEMALE POPULATION
72.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
138.78
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,605
PER CAPITA INCOME
$40,532
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,566
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,809
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Abbeville Zip Codes

Abbeville Area Codes

Race in Abbeville

The most populous races in Abbeville are Black / African American (5,145 | 45.9%), White / Caucasian (4,738 | 42.2%), and Two or more Races (609 | 5.4%).
Race in Abbeville
Race# Population% Population
Asian5595.0%
Black / African American5,14545.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2462.2%
Native / Alaskan220.2%
White / Caucasian4,73842.2%
Two or more Races6095.4%
Some other Race1401.3%
Total11,213100.0%

Ancestry in Abbeville

The most populous ancestries reported in Abbeville are French (1,141 | 10.2%), American (676 | 6.0%), English (467 | 4.2%), Sri Lankan (445 | 4.0%), and German (385 | 3.4%), together accounting for 27.8% of all Abbeville residents.
Ancestry in Abbeville
Ancestry# Population% Population
African270.2%
American6766.0%
Cajun3493.1%
Canadian120.1%
Chilean480.4%
Dutch90.1%
Eastern European110.1%
English4674.2%
European520.5%
French1,14110.2%
French Canadian1461.3%
German3853.4%
Houma220.2%
Irish1701.5%
Italian1411.3%
Korean120.1%
Mexican1621.4%
Polish490.4%
Portuguese180.2%
Scotch-Irish440.4%
South American480.4%
Sri Lankan4454.0%
Subsaharan African270.2%
Thai1851.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian70.1%
Welsh600.5%
West Indian10.0%
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Immigrants in Abbeville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Abbeville came from Asia (461 | 4.1%), South Eastern Asia (313 | 2.8%), Vietnam (313 | 2.8%), India (148 | 1.3%), and South Central Asia (148 | 1.3%), together accounting for 12.3% of all Abbeville residents.
Immigrants in Abbeville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia4614.1%
Belize10.0%
Canada70.1%
Central America10.0%
England120.1%
Europe330.3%
Germany110.1%
India1481.3%
Ireland10.0%
Latin America10.0%
Netherlands90.1%
Northern Europe130.1%
South Central Asia1481.3%
South Eastern Asia3132.8%
Vietnam3132.8%
Western Europe200.2%
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Sex and Age in Abbeville

Sex and Age in Abbeville

The most populous age groups in Abbeville are 5 to 9 Years (515 | 11.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (605 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Abbeville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years378 (8.1%)461 (7.1%)
5 to 9 Years515 (11.0%)379 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years198 (4.2%)471 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years381 (8.1%)566 (8.7%)
20 to 24 Years260 (5.5%)528 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years345 (7.3%)336 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years497 (10.6%)605 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Years180 (3.8%)175 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Years127 (2.7%)401 (6.1%)
45 to 49 Years295 (6.3%)289 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years184 (3.9%)332 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years292 (6.2%)300 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years268 (5.7%)319 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years224 (4.8%)536 (8.2%)
70 to 74 Years288 (6.1%)276 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years159 (3.4%)165 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years59 (1.3%)130 (2.0%)
85 Years and over46 (1.0%)248 (3.8%)
Total4,696 (100.0%)6,517 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Abbeville

Median Family Size in Abbeville

The median family size in Abbeville is 2.97 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,191 | 40.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (193 | 6.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.21 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Abbeville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,191 (40.0%)3.37
Single Male/Father193 (6.5%)2.21
Single Female/Mother1,592 (53.5%)2.77
Total Families2,976 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Abbeville

The median household size in Abbeville is 2.42 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,191 | 26.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.37 persons per household. non-family households (1,546 | 34.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Abbeville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,191 (26.3%)3.37
Single Male/Father193 (4.3%)2.66
Single Female/Mother1,592 (35.2%)2.92
Non-family1,546 (34.2%)1.15
Total Households4,522 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Abbeville

Out of a total of 4,522 households in Abbeville, 2,976 (65.8%) are family households, while 1,546 (34.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,374, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,265.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Abbeville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,265 (28.0%)
2-Person Households1,374 (30.4%)281 (6.2%)
3-Person Households968 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households275 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households206 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households120 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households33 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,976 (65.8%)1,546 (34.2%)

Female Fertility in Abbeville

Fertility by Age in Abbeville

Average fertility rate in Abbeville is 131.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 264.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Abbeville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years388 (100.0%)264.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total388 (100.0%)131.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Abbeville

56.4% of women with births (388) in Abbeville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Abbeville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years219 (56.4%)169 (43.6%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total219 (56.4%)169 (43.6%)

Fertility by Education in Abbeville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Abbeville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma185 (47.7%)151.0
College or Associate's Degree189 (48.7%)376.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree14 (3.6%)86.0
Total388 (100.0%)131.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Abbeville

43.6% of women with births in Abbeville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 71.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Abbeville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma52 (28.1%)133 (71.9%)
College or Associate's Degree153 (80.9%)36 (19.1%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total219 (56.4%)169 (43.6%)

Income in Abbeville

Income Overview in Abbeville

Per Capita Income in Abbeville is $22,605, while median incomes of families and households are $40,532 and $39,566 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,213$22,605
Median Family Income2,976$40,532
Mean Family Income2,976$60,206
Median Household Income4,522$39,566
Mean Household Income4,522$53,618
Income Deficit2,976$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,21338.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,21361.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,2130.48

Earnings by Sex in Abbeville

Average Earnings in Abbeville are $25,025, $36,375 for men and $22,252 for women, a difference of 38.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Abbeville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,232 (46.2%)$36,375
Female2,603 (53.8%)$22,252
Total4,835 (100.0%)$25,025

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Abbeville

The most common earnings brackets in Abbeville are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (296 | 13.3%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (348 | 13.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Abbeville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less101 (4.5%)185 (7.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99960 (2.7%)94 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49926 (1.2%)42 (1.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999180 (8.1%)76 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49958 (2.6%)166 (6.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99991 (4.1%)100 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49920 (0.9%)119 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99970 (3.1%)206 (7.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499163 (7.3%)348 (13.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999108 (4.8%)202 (7.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999138 (6.2%)289 (11.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99979 (3.5%)161 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999110 (4.9%)102 (3.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99973 (3.3%)66 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99946 (2.1%)81 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999101 (4.5%)16 (0.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999296 (13.3%)178 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999187 (8.4%)29 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999100 (4.5%)100 (3.8%)
$100,000+225 (10.1%)43 (1.7%)
Total2,232 (100.0%)2,603 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Abbeville

Average earnings in Abbeville are $41,288 for men and $22,185 for women, a difference of 46.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $116,339, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $21,875. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $33,696, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $14,647.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Abbeville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$21,875$14,647
High School Diploma$42,241$21,618
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$63,580$33,696
Graduate Degree$116,339$0
Total$41,288$22,185

Family Income in Abbeville

Family Income Brackets in Abbeville

According to the Abbeville family income data, there are 699 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 98 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Abbeville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00035111.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991163.9%
$15,000 to $24,99969923.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991163.9%
$35,000 to $49,99939013.1%
$50,000 to $74,99959820.1%
$75,000 to $99,99931010.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991675.6%
$150,000 to $199,999983.3%
$200,000+1314.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Abbeville

5-person families (216 | 7.3%) account for the highest median family income in Abbeville with $60,735 per family, while 2-person families (1,631 | 54.8%) have the highest median income of $19,334 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Abbeville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,631 (54.8%)$38,667
3-Person Families731 (24.6%)$0
4-Person Families310 (10.4%)$52,955
5-Person Families216 (7.3%)$60,735
6-Person Families55 (1.8%)$58,750
7+ Person Families33 (1.1%)$0
Total2,976 (100.0%)$40,532

Family Income by Number of Earners in Abbeville

The median family income in Abbeville is $40,532, with families comprising 2 earners (902) having the highest median family income of $74,688, while families with no earners (651) have the lowest median family income of $20,984, accounting for 30.3% and 21.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Abbeville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners651 (21.9%)$20,984
1 Earner1,268 (42.6%)$22,625
2 Earners902 (30.3%)$74,688
3+ Earners155 (5.2%)$73,750
Total2,976 (100.0%)$40,532

Household Income in Abbeville

Household Income Brackets in Abbeville

With 1,167 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Abbeville, accounting for 25.8% of all households. In contrast, only 118 households (2.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Abbeville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003447.6%
$10,000 to $14,9993126.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,16725.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992445.4%
$35,000 to $49,99976016.8%
$50,000 to $74,99981818.1%
$75,000 to $99,9994028.9%
$100,000 to $149,9992224.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991182.6%
$200,000+1312.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Abbeville

The median household income in Abbeville is $39,566, with the highest median household income of $48,661 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,269 households (28.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,333, with 376 households (8.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Abbeville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years376 (8.3%)$24,333
25 to 44 Years1,474 (32.6%)$28,617
45 to 64 Years1,269 (28.1%)$48,661
65+ Years1,403 (31.0%)$39,107
Total4,522 (100.0%)$39,566

Poverty in Abbeville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Abbeville

With 26.0% poverty level for males and 35.8% for females among the residents of Abbeville, under 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 244 males (64.5%) and 388 females (72.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Abbeville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years244 (64.5%)209 (45.3%)
5 Years8 (38.1%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years306 (57.0%)388 (72.8%)
12 to 14 Years36 (23.4%)43 (15.8%)
15 Years48 (50.5%)13 (9.0%)
16 and 17 Years50 (37.9%)19 (9.8%)
18 to 24 Years81 (19.6%)302 (40.0%)
25 to 34 Years191 (22.7%)552 (58.7%)
35 to 44 Years14 (4.6%)197 (34.2%)
45 to 54 Years62 (12.9%)221 (36.2%)
55 to 64 Years88 (16.1%)105 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years34 (7.1%)124 (15.3%)
75 Years and over36 (15.7%)114 (25.1%)
Total1,198 (26.0%)2,287 (35.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Abbeville

According to the poverty statistics in Abbeville, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.4% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Abbeville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years134 (35.4%)252 (54.7%)
5 Years13 (61.9%)45 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years231 (43.0%)145 (27.2%)
12 to 14 Years118 (76.6%)229 (84.2%)
15 Years47 (49.5%)131 (91.0%)
16 and 17 Years82 (62.1%)175 (90.2%)
18 to 24 Years333 (80.4%)454 (60.1%)
25 to 34 Years651 (77.3%)389 (41.3%)
35 to 44 Years293 (95.4%)379 (65.8%)
45 to 54 Years417 (87.1%)390 (63.8%)
55 to 64 Years460 (83.9%)489 (82.3%)
65 to 74 Years442 (92.9%)684 (84.7%)
75 Years and over194 (84.4%)340 (74.9%)
Total3,415 (74.0%)4,102 (64.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Abbeville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Abbeville show that 10.0% or 119 of the total 1,191 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 17.7%, comprising of 29 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.8%, which includes 14 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Abbeville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children660 (89.7%)76 (10.3%)
1 or 2 Children277 (95.2%)14 (4.8%)
3 or 4 Children135 (82.3%)29 (17.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,072 (90.0%)119 (10.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Abbeville

According to the poverty data in Abbeville, 10.4% or 20 single-father households and 52.1% or 829 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (25.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 136 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Abbeville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)117 (19.8%)
1 or 2 Children20 (25.3%)576 (67.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)136 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total20 (10.4%)829 (52.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Abbeville

The poverty data for Abbeville shows that 119 of the married-couple family households (10.0%) and 849 of the single-parent households (47.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (17.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 136 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Abbeville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children76 (10.3%)117 (16.6%)
1 or 2 Children14 (4.8%)596 (63.7%)
3 or 4 Children29 (17.7%)136 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total119 (10.0%)849 (47.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Abbeville

Employment by Class of Employer in Abbeville

Among the 4,390 employed individuals in Abbeville, private company employees (3,170 | 72.2%), local government employees (311 | 7.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (307 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Abbeville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,17072.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)922.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3077.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations2876.5%
Local Government Employees3117.1%
State Government Employees1162.6%
Federal Government Employees821.9%
Unpaid Family Workers250.6%
Total4,390100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Abbeville

According to the labor force statistics for Abbeville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,572), 56.1% or 4,809 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 327 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 92.3% or 815 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.6% or 99 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Abbeville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years192 (27.1%)15 (7.8%)
20 to 24 Years576 (73.1%)57 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years438 (64.3%)99 (22.6%)
30 to 34 Years974 (88.4%)28 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years815 (92.3%)79 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years729 (66.3%)27 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years306 (51.7%)11 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years369 (62.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years376 (28.4%)12 (3.2%)
75 Years and over34 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,809 (56.1%)327 (6.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Abbeville

According to labor force statistics for Abbeville, 73.4% of individuals (3,630) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,945) are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 243 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.8% or 606 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.8% or 98 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Abbeville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School662 (63.8%)153 (14.8%)
High School Diploma1,695 (79.3%)184 (8.6%)
College / Associate Degree667 (62.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher606 (85.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,630 (73.4%)331 (6.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Abbeville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Abbeville are Community & Social Service (554 | 12.4%), Education Instruction & Library (295 | 6.6%), Management (259 | 5.8%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (191 | 4.3%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (137 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Abbeville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Abbeville, the most male-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (82.4%), Legal Services & Support (66.7%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (45.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Abbeville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management32 (12.4%)227 (87.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 180 (32.5%)374 (67.5%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (5.0%)19 (95.0%)
Legal Services & Support32 (66.7%)16 (33.3%)
Education Instruction & Library60 (20.3%)235 (79.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment87 (45.6%)104 (54.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating34 (24.8%)103 (75.2%)
Health Technologists28 (82.4%)6 (17.6%)
Total (Category)246 (24.2%)772 (75.8%)
Total (Overall)2,042 (45.6%)2,439 (54.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Abbeville are Healthcare Support (634 | 14.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (240 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (166 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (125 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (102 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Abbeville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Abbeville, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (99.5%), Personal Care & Service (73.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (32.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Abbeville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (0.5%)631 (99.5%)
Security & Protection102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving165 (68.8%)75 (31.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance112 (67.5%)54 (32.5%)
Personal Care & Service33 (26.4%)92 (73.6%)
Total (Category)415 (32.8%)852 (67.2%)
Total (Overall)2,042 (45.6%)2,439 (54.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Abbeville are Office & Administration (543 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (506 | 11.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Abbeville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Abbeville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related104 (20.5%)402 (79.4%)
Office & Administration258 (47.5%)285 (52.5%)
Total (Category)362 (34.5%)687 (65.5%)
Total (Overall)2,042 (45.6%)2,439 (54.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Abbeville are Construction & Extraction (158 | 3.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (129 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (56 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Abbeville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Abbeville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction150 (94.9%)8 (5.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)335 (97.7%)8 (2.3%)
Total (Overall)2,042 (45.6%)2,439 (54.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Abbeville are Transportation (326 | 7.3%), Production (272 | 6.1%), and Material Moving (206 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Abbeville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Abbeville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production238 (87.5%)34 (12.5%)
Transportation240 (73.6%)86 (26.4%)
Material Moving206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)684 (85.1%)120 (14.9%)
Total (Overall)2,042 (45.6%)2,439 (54.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Abbeville

Employment Industries in Abbeville

The major employment industries in Abbeville include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,028 | 22.9%), Retail Trade (583 | 13.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (440 | 9.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (321 | 7.2%), and Educational Services (317 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Abbeville

Employment Industries by Sex in Abbeville

The Abbeville industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Information (98.2%), and Manufacturing (94.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (92.5%), Professional & Scientific (87.1%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (76.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Abbeville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting117 (94.4%)7 (5.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction44 (68.8%)20 (31.2%)
Construction104 (90.4%)11 (9.6%)
Manufacturing258 (94.9%)14 (5.1%)
Wholesale Trade7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Retail Trade215 (36.9%)368 (63.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing341 (77.5%)99 (22.5%)
Utilities31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information107 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)
Finance & Insurance39 (32.8%)80 (67.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing11 (23.9%)35 (76.1%)
Professional & Scientific23 (12.9%)155 (87.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support167 (78.0%)47 (22.0%)
Educational Services84 (26.5%)233 (73.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance77 (7.5%)951 (92.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation26 (38.2%)42 (61.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services194 (60.4%)127 (39.6%)
Public Administration114 (67.5%)55 (32.5%)
Total2,042 (45.6%)2,439 (54.4%)

Education in Abbeville

School Enrollment in Abbeville

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,620 students in Abbeville are elementary school (852 | 32.5%), high school (612 | 23.4%), and middle school (465 | 17.7%).
School Enrollment in Abbeville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool762.9%
Kindergarten1816.9%
Elementary School85232.5%
Middle School46517.7%
High School61223.4%
College / Undergraduate31812.1%
Graduate / Professional1164.4%
Total2,620100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Abbeville

Out of a total of 2,620 students who are enrolled in schools in Abbeville, 325 (12.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,295 (87.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 69 (44.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 48 (98.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Abbeville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds53 (77.9%)15 (22.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old859 (96.1%)35 (3.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds580 (88.3%)77 (11.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds399 (84.2%)75 (15.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds192 (93.7%)13 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds78 (66.1%)40 (33.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds48 (98.0%)1 (2.0%)
35 Years and over86 (55.5%)69 (44.5%)
Total2,295 (87.6%)325 (12.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Abbeville

Education (266 | 26.8%), business (195 | 19.7%), science & technology (150 | 15.1%), arts & humanities (77 | 7.8%), and communications (74 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 991 individuals in Abbeville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Abbeville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics222.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural262.6%
Physical & Health Sciences10.1%
Psychology181.8%
Social Sciences505.1%
Engineering202.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology15015.1%
Business19519.7%
Education26626.8%
Literature & Languages515.1%
Liberal Arts & History414.1%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications747.5%
Arts & Humanities777.8%
Total991100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Abbeville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Abbeville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Abbeville are males with 2 vehicles (1,092, accounting for 55.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (747, making up 45.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Abbeville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle90 (4.6%)489 (20.2%)
1 Vehicle421 (21.4%)906 (37.4%)
2 Vehicles1,092 (55.6%)747 (30.8%)
3 Vehicles328 (16.7%)254 (10.5%)
4 Vehicles33 (1.7%)29 (1.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,964 (100.0%)2,425 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Abbeville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Abbeville are 5 to 9 minutes (1,145 commuters, 27.4%), 30 to 34 minutes (766 commuters, 18.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (391 commuters, 9.3%).
Commute Time in Abbeville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3087.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1,14527.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3919.3%
15 to 19 Minutes3618.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1724.1%
25 to 29 Minutes1313.1%
30 to 34 Minutes76618.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1874.5%
40 to 44 Minutes1022.4%
45 to 59 Minutes2135.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1714.1%
90 or more Minutes2395.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Abbeville

The most common commute times in Abbeville are 30 to 34 minutes (486 commuters, 24.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (763 commuters, 34.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Abbeville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes92 (4.7%)216 (9.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes382 (19.6%)763 (34.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes79 (4.1%)312 (14.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes198 (10.1%)163 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes68 (3.5%)104 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)131 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes486 (24.9%)280 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes73 (3.7%)114 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes62 (3.2%)40 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes131 (6.7%)82 (3.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes163 (8.4%)8 (0.4%)
90 or more Minutes218 (11.2%)21 (0.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Abbeville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Abbeville are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (370, 19.0%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (395, 17.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Abbeville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM370 (19.0%)89 (4.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM228 (11.7%)35 (1.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM105 (5.4%)107 (4.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM202 (10.3%)108 (4.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM82 (4.2%)127 (5.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM160 (8.2%)210 (9.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM129 (6.6%)312 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM152 (7.8%)230 (10.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM26 (1.3%)23 (1.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM79 (4.1%)148 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (0.4%)92 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM29 (1.5%)10 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM129 (6.6%)395 (17.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM253 (13.0%)348 (15.6%)
Total1,952 (100.0%)2,234 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Abbeville

Occupancy by Ownership in Abbeville

Of the total 4,522 dwellings in Abbeville, owner-occupied units account for 2,435 (53.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,087 (46.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Abbeville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,43553.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,08746.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,522100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Abbeville

Occupancy by Household Size in Abbeville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,26528.0%
2-Person Household1,65536.6%
3-Person Household96821.4%
4+ Person Household63414.0%
Total Housing Units4,522100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Abbeville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Abbeville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household579 (45.8%)686 (54.2%)
2-Person Household1,188 (71.8%)467 (28.2%)
3-Person Household336 (34.7%)632 (65.3%)
4+ Person Household332 (52.4%)302 (47.6%)
Total Housing Units2,435 (53.8%)2,087 (46.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Abbeville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Abbeville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School390 (50.8%)378 (49.2%)
High School Diploma1,018 (49.8%)1,028 (50.2%)
College/Associate Degree559 (50.2%)554 (49.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher468 (78.7%)127 (21.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Abbeville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Abbeville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,16325.7%
35 to 44 Years68715.2%
45 to 54 Years63114.0%
55 to 64 Years63814.1%
65 to 74 Years83918.5%
75 to 84 Years3237.1%
85 Years and Over2415.3%
Total4,522100.0%

Housing Finances in Abbeville

Median Income by Occupancy in Abbeville

Median Income by Occupancy in Abbeville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,435 (53.8%)$54,078
Renter-Occupied2,087 (46.2%)$23,439
Average4,522 (100.0%)$39,566

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Abbeville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Abbeville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00043 (1.8%)133 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999108 (4.4%)60 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99969 (2.8%)245 (11.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999168 (6.9%)160 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999237 (9.7%)601 (28.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99968 (2.8%)178 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999432 (17.7%)328 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999551 (22.6%)269 (12.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999345 (14.2%)57 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999174 (7.1%)47 (2.2%)
$150,000 or more240 (9.9%)9 (0.4%)
Total2,435 (100.0%)2,087 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Abbeville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Abbeville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300789 (32.4%)300 (14.4%)
$300 to $499491 (20.2%)107 (5.1%)
$500 to $799261 (10.7%)603 (28.9%)
$800 to $999191 (7.8%)572 (27.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499471 (19.3%)252 (12.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999143 (5.9%)5 (0.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49932 (1.3%)9 (0.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99953 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (0.2%)10 (0.5%)
Total2,435 (100.0%)2,087 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Abbeville

Housing Structures in Abbeville

Housing Structures in Abbeville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,89864.1%
Single Unit, Attached691.5%
2 Unit Apartments481.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4349.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3116.9%
10 or more Apartments2996.6%
Mobile Home / Other46310.2%
Total4,522100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Abbeville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Abbeville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,999 (69.0%)899 (31.0%)
Single Unit, Attached22 (31.9%)47 (68.1%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)434 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)311 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)299 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other414 (89.4%)49 (10.6%)
Total2,435 (53.8%)2,087 (46.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Abbeville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Abbeville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (0.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms76 (3.1%)304 (14.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,083 (44.5%)1,060 (50.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms798 (32.8%)408 (19.6%)
8 or more Rooms478 (19.6%)308 (14.8%)
Total2,435 (100.0%)2,087 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Abbeville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Abbeville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,244 (51.1%)856 (41.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas27 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,146 (47.1%)1,149 (55.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene18 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)63 (3.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)19 (0.9%)
Total2,435 (100.0%)2,087 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Abbeville

Household Vehicle Usage in Abbeville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle279 (11.5%)692 (33.2%)
1 Vehicle815 (33.5%)927 (44.4%)
2 Vehicles997 (40.9%)389 (18.6%)
3 or more Vehicles344 (14.1%)79 (3.8%)
Total2,435 (100.0%)2,087 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Abbeville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Abbeville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,581854
Median Property Value$81,700$133,600
Median Household Income$44,507$163
Monthly Housing Costs$301$4
Real Estate Taxes$199$159

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Abbeville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Abbeville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000433 (27.4%)55 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $99,999501 (31.7%)251 (29.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999572 (36.2%)495 (58.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99975 (4.7%)9 (1.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)44 (5.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,581 (100.0%)854 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Abbeville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Abbeville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000117 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999449 (28.4%)34 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (3.5%)25 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999299 (18.9%)12 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999287 (18.1%)133 (15.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999187 (11.8%)264 (30.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999109 (6.9%)158 (18.5%)
$150,000 or more77 (4.9%)65 (7.6%)
Total1,581 (100.0%)854 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Abbeville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Abbeville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x649 (41.0%)67,458 (7,899.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x276 (17.5%)420 (49.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x338 (21.4%)327 (38.3%)
4.0x or more318 (20.1%)41 (4.8%)
Total1,581 (100.0%)854 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Abbeville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Abbeville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,049 (66.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49973 (4.6%)505 (59.1%)
$800 to $1,49951 (3.2%)63 (7.4%)
Total1,581 (100.0%)854 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Abbeville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Abbeville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Abbeville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years892 (98.6%)13 (1.4%)
6 to 18 Years2,077 (95.5%)98 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,086 (90.4%)115 (9.6%)
26 to 34 Years1,389 (84.8%)250 (15.2%)
35 to 44 Years847 (95.9%)36 (4.1%)
45 to 54 Years844 (77.4%)246 (22.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,104 (96.7%)38 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,250 (97.4%)34 (2.6%)
75 Years and older684 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,173 (92.5%)830 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Abbeville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Abbeville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born892 (98.6%)13 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,077 (95.5%)98 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,086 (90.4%)115 (9.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Abbeville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Abbeville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,621 (95.9%)155 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,235 (95.8%)98 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,233 (88.4%)294 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999828 (75.7%)265 (24.2%)
$100,000 and over1,212 (98.5%)18 (1.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Abbeville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Abbeville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6792 (87.5%)100 (11.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,597 (73.4%)545 (25.1%)
19 to 25 Years716 (59.6%)469 (39.1%)
25 to 34 Years714 (43.6%)739 (45.1%)
35 to 44 Years335 (37.9%)519 (58.8%)
45 to 54 Years374 (34.3%)523 (48.0%)
55 to 64 Years563 (49.3%)607 (53.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,229 (95.7%)516 (40.2%)
75 Years and over684 (100.0%)363 (53.1%)
Total7,004 (63.7%)4,381 (39.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Abbeville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Abbeville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years260 (27.7%)130 (10.9%)
18 to 34 Years107 (8.5%)234 (13.8%)
35 to 64 Years344 (25.8%)481 (27.0%)
65 to 74 Years108 (22.7%)214 (26.5%)
75 Years and over107 (46.5%)311 (68.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Abbeville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Abbeville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years28 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (2.6%)37 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years82 (6.1%)102 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years60 (12.6%)22 (2.7%)
75 Years and over73 (31.7%)35 (7.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Abbeville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (1.8%)133 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years117 (8.8%)129 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years53 (11.1%)16 (2.0%)
75 Years and over25 (10.9%)42 (9.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Abbeville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years232 (24.7%)130 (10.9%)
18 to 34 Years67 (5.3%)197 (11.6%)
35 to 64 Years109 (8.2%)148 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years48 (10.1%)152 (18.8%)
75 Years and over62 (27.0%)87 (19.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Abbeville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years105 (7.9%)318 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years89 (18.7%)187 (23.1%)
75 Years and over69 (30.0%)260 (57.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Abbeville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (2.0%)161 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years83 (17.4%)136 (16.8%)
75 Years and over51 (22.2%)136 (30.0%)

Technology Access in Abbeville

Computing Device Access in Abbeville

Computing Device Access in Abbeville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,81562.3%
Smartphone3,95687.5%
Tablet1,94343.0%
No Computing Device3698.2%
Total4,522100.0%

Internet Access in Abbeville

Internet Access in Abbeville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,00966.5%
Cellular Data Only98821.8%
Satellite Internet3207.1%
No Internet4229.3%
Total4,522100.0%

Abbeville Summary

Abbeville is a city located in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is the parish seat of Vermilion Parish and is located on the Vermilion River. As of the 2010 census, the population of Abbeville was 12,257.

History

Abbeville was founded in 1843 by Father Joseph Anthonioz, a French priest from Lyon, France. He named the town after his hometown of Abbeville, France. The town was incorporated in 1848 and was the first city in Vermilion Parish.
Abbeville was an important port city during the 19th century. It was a major shipping point for cotton, sugar, and other goods. The city was also a major center for the production of sugar cane and rice.

Geography

Abbeville is located at 29°58'N 92°7'W (29.967, -92.117). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), of which 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

Economy

Abbeville is a major center for the production of sugar cane and rice. The city is also home to several oil and gas companies, as well as a number of manufacturing and service businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 12,257 people, 4,845 households, and 3,092 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,400.3 people per square mile (926.2/km2). There were 5,093 housing units at an average density of 990.3 per square mile (382.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 28.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 4,845 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,845, and the median income for a family was $35,945. Males had a median income of $31,813 versus $20,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Abbeville?
Total Population of Abbeville is 11,213.
What is the Total Male Population of Abbeville?
Total Male Population of Abbeville is 4,696.
What is the Total Female Population of Abbeville?
Total Female Population of Abbeville is 6,517.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Abbeville?
There are 72.06 Males per 100 Females in Abbeville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Abbeville?
There are 138.78 Females per 100 Males in Abbeville.
What is the Median Population Age in Abbeville?
Median Population Age in Abbeville is 33.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Abbeville
Average Family Size in Abbeville is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Abbeville
Average Household Size in Abbeville is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Abbeville?
Per Capita income in Abbeville is $22,605.
What is the Median Family Income in Abbeville?
Median Family Income in Abbeville is $40,532.
What is the Median Household income in Abbeville?
Median Household Income in Abbeville is $39,566.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Abbeville?
Income or Wage Gap in Abbeville is 38.8%.
Women in Abbeville earn 61.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Abbeville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Abbeville is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Abbeville?
There are 4,809 People in the Labor Forcein in Abbeville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Abbeville?
56.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Abbeville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Abbeville?
Unemployment Rate in Abbeville is 6.8%.