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Abbeville, Alabama, in Henry county, is 25 miles N of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 158 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. About 2,987 people people live in Abbeville.
In Abbeville, about 47% of adults are married.
Approximately 43% of Abbeville is non-white. In Abbeville you'll find a lively diversity of people.
Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Abbeville. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.
In 2000, Abbeville had a median family income of $37,917.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,750) in Abbeville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Abbeville, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Alabama.
In Abbeville, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Abbeville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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