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 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,935 | -29.6% | #2,606 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #945 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $178,800 | -36.6% | #1,657 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $799 | -31.3% | #2,106 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | +24.3% | #2,066 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.9% of residents in Abbeville County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.0% below the national rate.
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.