Abbeville County, South Carolina Demographics 2026
Abbeville County, South Carolina has a population of 24,352, the 37th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $52,112 and the median home value is $147,200. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Abbeville County Quick Facts
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 54 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Abbeville County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 4,863 | $38,983 | 23.4% | $108,500 |
| Calhoun Falls | 1,897 | $35,527 | 15.6% | $62,500 |
| Lake Secession | 1,209 | $46,933 | 5.6% | $335,500 |
| Due West | 1,185 | $52,059 | 11.2% | $178,500 |
| Donalds | 352 | $49,643 | 15.6% | $109,100 |
| Antreville | 253 | $136,250 | 24.1% | $350,000 |
| Lowndesville | 166 | N/A | 25.3% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Abbeville County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 24,352. It is the 37th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Abbeville County is 44.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Abbeville County is $52,112. This is 22% lower than the state median of $66,818. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $147,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Abbeville County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Abbeville County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 68.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 25.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.
Education
19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Abbeville County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Abbeville County, South Carolina?
Abbeville County has a population of 24,352, making it the 37th most populous county in South Carolina.
What is the median income in Abbeville County?
The median household income in Abbeville County is $52,112 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.
How many cities are in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
Abbeville County contains 7 Census-designated places.