Abbeville, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,167
Unemployment
8.0%
Poverty
29.1%
Median Home
$95,700
Median Income
$34,555
Median Rent
$699
Abbeville SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
8
Abbeville, LA Crime Report
432
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,594.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
53.22%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Abbeville / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 432 | 3,594.6 | 3,523.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 123 | 1,023.5 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 25.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 66.6 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 106 | 882.0 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 309 | 2,571.1 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 76 | 632.4 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 231 | 1,922.1 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 16.6 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
Abbeville, LA Cost Of Living
81
Abbeville's Overall Cost Of Living
Abbeville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Abbeville | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 49 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 86 | 100 | |
Abbeville, LA Photos
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Rankings for Abbeville in Louisiana
Map Of Abbeville, LA
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4
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Population over time in Abbeville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,167 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 12,286 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 12,350 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 12,408 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 12,381 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 12,341 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 12,293 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 12,267 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 12,247 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 12,227 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Abbeville
| Race | Abbeville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.7% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 43.5% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Abbeville
| Gender | Abbeville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.0% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.0% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Abbeville for adults over 25
| Education | Abbeville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 21.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Abbeville, Louisiana
| Income | Abbeville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.1% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 21.0% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.8% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.7% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.2% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.8% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.1% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
