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Abbeville, GA
City in Wilcox County, Georgia.
Population
2,771
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
907
ZIP codes
0
Abbeville and its ZIP codes
Abbeville at a glance
- Abbeville is about 4.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,311 a year, 45% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,600 (74% below Georgia) and median rent is $613 a month.
Local data for Abbeville, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abbeville, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,311
Poverty rate
41.7%
Median home value
$79,600
Median rent
$613/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
6.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
48.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (130), Irish Americans (60), German Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilcox County. PPP loans are for Abbeville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,889
1,198 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,531
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.2M
FY 2026, $5,607 per person
How people get to work
Abbeville, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.6%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other24.8%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 48.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abbeville, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
174
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abbeville, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.3%
U.S. 33.3% +15.0 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
24.9%
U.S. 12.8% +12.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.7%
U.S. 11.1% +10.6 pts
Cities near Abbeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RhineTown | 6.3 mi | 3.1 |
| RochelleCity | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| PineviewTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| PittsCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MilanCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| EastmanCity | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| ChaunceyCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| RebeccaTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| SevilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| FitzgeraldCity | 19 mi | 9.1 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| HawkinsvilleCity | 23 mi | 5.4 |
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| McRae-HelenaCity | 24 mi | 6.4 |
| CordeleCity | 27 mi | 10.4 |
| WenonaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abbeville, GA in?
- Abbeville is in Wilcox County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Abbeville, GA?
- About 2,771 people live in Abbeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abbeville?
- Nearby places include Rhine (6.3 mi), Rochelle (9.3 mi), Pineview (14 mi), Pitts (14 mi), Milan (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023