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Abbeville, MS
Town in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
Population
311
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
90
ZIP codes
0
Abbeville and its ZIP codes
Abbeville at a glance
- Abbeville is 43% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Abbeville, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Abbeville.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,758
25,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $6,419 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Abbeville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
60.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abbeville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Abbeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UniversityCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| OxfordCity | 11 mi | 26.6 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Potts CampTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| TaylorVillage | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 19 mi | 12.8 |
| Hickory FlatTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| TulaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.8 |
| MyrtleTown | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| IndependenceCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
| Red BanksCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| ToccopolaTown | 23 mi | 8.5 |
| ThaxtonTown | 23 mi | 10.4 |
| SardisTown | 24 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abbeville, MS in?
- Abbeville is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Abbeville, MS?
- About 311 people live in Abbeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abbeville?
- Nearby places include University (9.9 mi), Waterford (10 mi), Oxford (11 mi), Bethlehem (11 mi), Potts Camp (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023