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Abbeville, AL
City in Henry County, Alabama.
Population
2,748
Land area
15.5sq mi
People per sq mi
177
ZIP codes
0
Abbeville and its ZIP codes
Abbeville at a glance
- Abbeville is 76% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,712, 50% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,600 (49% below Alabama) and median rent is $493 a month.
Local data for Abbeville, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abbeville, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,712
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$107,600
Median rent
$493/mo
Homeownership
64.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (149), German Americans (123), Mexican Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Abbeville.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,927
3,747 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,661
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $8,614 per person
How people get to work
Abbeville, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abbeville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
358
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abbeville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Abbeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewvilleTown | 11 mi | 4 |
| Fort Gaines, GACity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| HaleburgTown | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| BakerhillTown | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| HeadlandCity | 16 mi | 30.3 |
| Blue SpringsTown | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| KinseyCity | 20 mi | 12.1 |
| ColumbiaTown | 21 mi | 3.9 |
| Napier FieldTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| WebbTown | 21 mi | 11.3 |
| GrimesTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Coleman, GACensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| Midland CityCity | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| Bluffton, GATown | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| ClioCity | 23 mi | 10.1 |
| LouisvilleTown | 23 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abbeville, AL in?
- Abbeville is in Henry County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Abbeville, AL?
- About 2,748 people live in Abbeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abbeville?
- Nearby places include Newville (11 mi), Fort Gaines, GA (13 mi), Haleburg (13 mi), Bakerhill (15 mi), Headland (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023