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Abbeville, SC
City in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
Population
4,872
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
784
ZIP codes
0
Abbeville and its ZIP codes
Abbeville at a glance
- Abbeville is about 4.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,575, 41% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,400 (59% below South Carolina) and median rent is $587 a month.
Local data for Abbeville, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abbeville, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,575
Poverty rate
27.3%
Median home value
$106,400
Median rent
$587/mo
Homeownership
51.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (172), Irish Americans (124), Mexican Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Abbeville County. PPP loans are for Abbeville.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,855
5,581 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$189M
FY 2026, $7,771 per person
How people get to work
Abbeville, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.5%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abbeville, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
335
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abbeville, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Abbeville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Promised LandCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.6 |
| HodgesTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Due WestTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| CokesburyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenwoodCity | 13 mi | 16.7 |
| Mount CarmelCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| AntrevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| Calhoun FallsTown | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| TroyTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| DonaldsTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake SecessionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| WillingtonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6 |
| LowndesvilleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Ware ShoalsTown | 17 mi | 3.3 |
| CoronacaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abbeville, SC in?
- Abbeville is in Abbeville County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Abbeville, SC?
- About 4,872 people live in Abbeville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abbeville?
- Nearby places include Promised Land (8.9 mi), Hodges (11 mi), Due West (11 mi), Bradley (12 mi), Cokesbury (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023