Abbeville, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Abbeville

Oakey Grove / Lawrenceville

White Oak / Scottsboro Crossroads

Sandy Point / Pleasant Hill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Abbeville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.1%

Households with Children

19.3%

School Enrollment K-12

255

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.5%
School Age (5-17): 12.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.0%
Seniors (65+): 36.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.9%
High School / GED: 33.9%
Some College or Associate's: 30.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 14.7%
Single Parents: 4.6%
Couples & Adults: 39.0%
Living Alone: 41.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 49.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 39.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 60.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.7%
Spanish: 2.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.5%
Elementary (1-4): 7.5%
Middle School (5-8): 1.6%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 2.4%
Not Enrolled: 83.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources