Abbeville County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is about average than 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%.