Abbeville, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Abbeville, Mississippi had a total population of 311, the 320th largest town in Mississippi, with a median household income of $61,250, which is 9% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 8.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Abbeville Quick Facts
How Abbeville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 358 | 311 | -13.1% |
| Median household income | $61,563 | $61,250 | -0.5% |
| Median home value | $148,200 | $161,500 | +9.0% |
How Abbeville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Abbeville Rankings in Mississippi
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Other Cities in Lafayette County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 26,411 | $64,451 | 25.4% | $385,700 |
| University | 5,315 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Paris | 302 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
| Taylor | 245 | $80,208 | 11.0% | $283,900 |
| Tula | 123 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Abbeville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogue Chitto (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) | 309 | N/A | N/A | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| White Oak | 314 | N/A | N/A | 8.9% | 20.1% |
| Lauderdale | 317 | N/A | $43,200 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
| Hamilton | 320 | N/A | N/A | 3.5% | 10.9% |
| Paris | 302 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 311, Abbeville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Abbeville is a small community located in Mississippi, within Lafayette County. The total population is 311. It ranks as the 320th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Abbeville is 38.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Abbeville is $61,250. This is 9% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 57% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $161,500. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Abbeville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Abbeville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.6% vs 55.2%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 36.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (1.6% vs 1.0%).
Education
25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Abbeville, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Abbeville, Mississippi?
Abbeville, Mississippi has a population of 311 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Abbeville, MS?
The median household income in Abbeville is $61,250, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Abbeville, MS?
The poverty rate in Abbeville is 8.0%. This means approximately 25 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Abbeville, Mississippi?
Abbeville's population is 93.6% White, 1.3% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.6% Asian.
What is the median home value in Abbeville, MS?
The median home value in Abbeville is $161,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Abbeville, Mississippi?
25.5% of adults (25+) in Abbeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.