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Abbeville, LA
City in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Population
11,003
Land area
6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,820
ZIP codes
0
Abbeville and its ZIP codes
Abbeville at a glance
- Abbeville is about 17 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- It is the 53rd most populous of 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- Households here earn a median of $33,015 a year, 46% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (55% below Louisiana) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for Abbeville, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abbeville, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,015
Poverty rate
32.4%
Median home value
$97,300
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.2%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (826), Mexican Americans (446), German Americans (425).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion Parish. PPP loans are for Abbeville.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,398
12,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,234
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $6,261 per person
How people get to work
Abbeville, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abbeville, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
231
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,149
25.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 41°F
64.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abbeville, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.5%
U.S. 33.3% +14.2 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Abbeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PerryCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.7 |
| ErathTown | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| DelcambreTown | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| MauriceVillage | 8.8 mi | 2.8 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 4.6 |
| KaplanCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| YoungsvilleCity | 11 mi | 12.5 |
| BroussardCity | 15 mi | 18.2 |
| CadeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| LafayetteCity | 17 mi | 56.2 |
| ScottCity | 18 mi | 11.7 |
| DusonTown | 18 mi | 3 |
| New IberiaCity | 19 mi | 11.1 |
| RayneCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| St. MartinvilleCity | 20 mi | 3.2 |
| LydiaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abbeville, LA in?
- Abbeville is in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Abbeville, LA?
- About 11,003 people live in Abbeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abbeville?
- Nearby places include Perry (2.4 mi), Erath (5.2 mi), Delcambre (8.2 mi), Maurice (8.8 mi), Milton (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023