Abbeville County, South Carolina

SC · FIPS 45001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 24,420 #1,684 / 3,222
48th
Median Household Income $52,935 -29.6% #2,606 / 3,222
19th
Median Age 44.0 years +13.1% #945 / 3,222
71th
Median Home Value $178,800 -36.6% #1,657 / 3,222
49th
Median Gross Rent $799 -31.3% #2,106 / 3,222
35th
Poverty Rate 15.7% +24.3% #2,066 / 3,222
36th

Demographics

Abbeville County has a population of 24,420, making it the #1,684 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Abbeville County is $52,935, ranking #2,606 out of 3,222 counties — 29.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.

Median Household Income
$52,935 −29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,606 of 3,222
19th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,559 −18.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,841 of 3,222
43th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.7% +24.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,066 of 3,222
36th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.0% −24.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,336 of 3,222
59th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4% −39.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,941 of 3,222
40th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.7 min +0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,333 of 3,222
59th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Abbeville County is $178,800 (-36.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $799/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.

Median Home Value
$178,800 −36.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,657 of 3,222
49th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$799 −31.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,106 of 3,222
35th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.1% +21.3% vs nat'l
Rank #935 of 3,222
71th percentile
78.1% Homeownership

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Health

89.9% of residents in Abbeville County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.

89.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9% −2.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,182 of 3,222
32th percentile

About Abbeville County, South Carolina

Abbeville County, South Carolina has a total population of 24,420, making it the 1,684th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Abbeville County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Abbeville County is $52,935, which ranks #2,606 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.

The median home value in Abbeville County is $178,800, 36.6% below the national median. Renters in Abbeville County pay a median gross rent of $799 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Abbeville County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.

Abbeville County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.4%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Abbeville County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.