Abbeville, LA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Abbeville, Louisiana Summary
Life in Abbeville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Abbeville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Abbeville:
The population in Abbeville is 11,086.
The median home value in Abbeville is $141,760.
The median income in Abbeville is $34,977.
The cost of living in Abbeville is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Abbeville is $800.
The unemployment rate in Abbeville is 5.9%.
The poverty rate in Abbeville is 33.4%.
The average high in Abbeville is 77.4° and the average low is 58.1°.
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Abbeville, LA Crime Report
Crime in Abbeville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Abbeville. Key points include:
There were 319 total crimes in Abbeville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Abbeville is 2,908.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Abbeville is 775.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Abbeville is 2,133.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Abbeville is 37.24% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Abbeville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Abbeville / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 319 | 2,908.5 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 85 | 775.0 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 18.2 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 45.6 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 73 | 665.6 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 234 | 2,133.5 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 164.1 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 195 | 1,777.9 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 191.5 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Abbeville, LA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Abbeville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Abbeville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Abbeville is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Abbeville is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Abbeville is $141,760.
The median income in Abbeville is $34,977.
Abbeville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Abbeville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Abbeville | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 86 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 83 | 100 | |
Abbeville, LA Weather
The average high in Abbeville is 77.4° and the average low is 58.1°.
There are 76.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 61.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Abbeville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 61.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
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Abbeville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Abbeville
The current population in Abbeville is 11,086. The population has decreased -9.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,086 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 11,213 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 11,313 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 12,167 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 12,236 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 12,286 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,350 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 12,408 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 12,381 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,341 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 12,293 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 12,267 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 12,247 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 12,227 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Abbeville
Abbeville is:
42.2% White with 4,678 White residents.
43.3% African American with 4,798 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 539 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 589 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 477 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Abbeville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.2% | 56.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 43.3% | 30.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 6.9% | 19.0% |
Gender in Abbeville
Abbeville is 58.2% female with 6,457 female residents.
Abbeville is 41.8% male with 4,629 male residents.
| Gender | Abbeville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 41.8% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Abbeville for adults over 25
11.0% of adults in Abbeville completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Abbeville completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Abbeville completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Abbeville completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Abbeville completed associate's degree.
6.0% of adults in Abbeville completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Abbeville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Abbeville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Abbeville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Abbeville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Abbeville, Louisiana
7.0% of households in Abbeville earn Less than $10,000.
7.7% of households in Abbeville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
26.8% of households in Abbeville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Abbeville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in Abbeville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Abbeville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.0% of households in Abbeville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
6.4% of households in Abbeville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.1% of households in Abbeville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Abbeville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Abbeville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 26.8% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.4% | 15.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.0% | 11.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.4% | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 7.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
