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Abingdon, VA
Town in Washington County, Virginia.
Population
8,330
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,035
ZIP codes
0
Abingdon and its ZIP codes
Abingdon at a glance
- Abingdon is about 4.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,544 a year, 41% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,000 (41% below Virginia) and median rent is $838 a month.
Local data for Abingdon, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abingdon, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,544
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$228,000
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
57.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
16.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,048), Irish Americans (644), Scottish Americans (305).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Abingdon.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,292
21,147 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $12,889 per person
How people get to work
Abingdon, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abingdon, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
374
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
122
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abingdon, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Abingdon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeadowviewCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.4 |
| BristolCity | 9.1 mi | 12.9 |
| EmoryCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.1 |
| DamascusTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Glade SpringTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| LebanonTown | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| SaltvilleTown | 16 mi | 8 |
| Allison GapCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| ChilhowieTown | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| MendotaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Walnut Hill, TNCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| ClevelandTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| Bristol, TNCity | 19 mi | 32.7 |
| Mountain City, TNTown | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| CastlewoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.2 |
| Seven Mile FordCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abingdon, VA in?
- Abingdon is in Washington County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Abingdon, VA?
- About 8,330 people live in Abingdon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abingdon?
- Nearby places include Meadowview (6.9 mi), Bristol (9.1 mi), Emory (9.9 mi), Damascus (12 mi), Glade Spring (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023