Abbeville, Louisiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Abbeville, Louisiana is 11,086 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 52nd-largest city in Louisiana. The median household income is $34,977, the median home value is $99,900, and the median age is 31.8.
The population has declined 10.8% since 2010 (12,225 → 10,902).
11,086
Population
1833
People / sq mi
$34,977
Median Income
$99,900
Median Home Value
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Abbeville covers 6.0 sq mi of land at 1833 people per square mile.
About Abbeville, LA
The poverty rate is what most separates Abbeville from the typical city: 32.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 11,086 residents, Abbeville is a city in Louisiana.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $34,977, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 32.8%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $99,900, with typical rent around $800.
Abbeville is among the least college-educated US cities, at 9.6% — below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Abbeville: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Abbeville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Abbeville city had a population of 12,225 in 2010 and 10,902 in 2024, a -10.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,379 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.80%.
10,902
Population (2024)
12,225
Population (2010)
12,379
Peak (2013)
-0.80%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,225 |
| 2011 | 12,181 |
| 2012 | 12,326 |
| 2013 | 12,379 |
| 2014 | 12,356 |
| 2015 | 12,357 |
| 2016 | 12,357 |
| 2017 | 12,246 |
| 2018 | 12,177 |
| 2019 | 12,038 |
| 2020 | 11,166 |
| 2021 | 11,084 |
| 2022 | 10,957 |
| 2023 | 10,916 |
| 2024 | 10,902 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44.7% |
| Black or African American | 43.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$34,977
Median Household Income
$22,346
Per Capita Income
32.8%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$99,900
Median Home Value
$800
Median Rent
48.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
76.7%
High School+
9.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
72.3%
Public Transit
4.6%
Work From Home
26.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
8.6%
Foreign Born
88.3%
Non-English at Home
5.0%
Veterans
21.8%
With Disability
91.2%
Health Insurance
92.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 7.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.3% |
| Retail Trade | 6.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4.0% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Abbeville, Louisiana has a population of 11,086 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 52nd-largest city in Louisiana.
The median household income in Abbeville, Louisiana is $34,977, with 32.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Abbeville, Louisiana is $99,900, with median monthly rent at $800 and a homeownership rate of 48.9%.
The median age in Abbeville, Louisiana is 31.8 years. The population is 41.8% male and 58.2% female.
The population has declined 10.8% since 2010 (12,225 → 10,902).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.