Abbeville County, South Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Abbeville County, SC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Abbeville County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,414 | 5,295,781 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 47.7 | 165.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.30% | 1.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.7 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,759 | 2,118,015 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Abbeville County declined by 3.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,414 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Abbeville County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.7% of residents. That is 3.2 points above South Carolina as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,042 20.7% -0.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,416 18.1% -2.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,085 20.8% +0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,297 21.7% +3.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below South Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Abbeville County and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% South Carolina 51.2%
- Men 48.6% South Carolina 48.8%
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Economy
Abbeville County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Abbeville County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,912 | $69,383 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.47% | 5.01% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Abbeville County is about 24% lower than in South Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Abbeville County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $175,928 | $239,609 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $798 | $1,179 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.1% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Abbeville County is about 18.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $798 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Abbeville County spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 189 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Abbeville County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.7 | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.4 | 44.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 189 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,868 | $5,753 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 11.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,087 | 9,507 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 627 | 1,499 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
South Carolina:
Greenwood County (16.5 min), Sumter County (18.2 min), Florence County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
McCormick County (33.9 min), Fairfield County (30.8 min), Chester County (30.6 min).
The average commute time in Abbeville County is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in South Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Abbeville County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Abbeville County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
South Carolina:
Charleston County (0.4), Beaufort County (0.3), Richland County (0.3).
Lowest:
Allendale County (0.1), Marlboro County (0.2), Chesterfield County (0.2).
Health
Abbeville County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Abbeville County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.0% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
South Carolina:
Beaufort County (0.8), Charleston County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Lowest:
Dillon County (0.8), Allendale County (0.8), Marlboro County (0.8).
Abbeville County, SC Compared With Nearby Counties
How Abbeville County, SC compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County, SC | 24,414 | $52,912 #2/3 | $175,928 #2/3 | 22.7 min #2/3 |
| Greenwood County, SC | 69,502 | $52,644 | $82,557 | 16.5 min |
| Anderson County, SC | 210,447 | $66,720 | $198,881 | 23.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Abbeville County, South Carolina.
How big is Abbeville County, South Carolina by population?
About 24,414 people live in Abbeville County, South Carolina, in 9,759 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 42.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Abbeville County, South Carolina urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Abbeville County, South Carolina has 48 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 55% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
The median home costs 3.3 times the median household income ($175,928 against $52,912), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $798 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
Unemployment in Abbeville County, South Carolina is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Abbeville County, South Carolina have a college degree?
17.1% of adults in Abbeville County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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