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Abbeville, AL


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Abbeville, Alabama

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Abbeville had a median family income of $37,917.

Political Inclinations

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.

Abbeville Housing

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.

Commuting

In Abbeville, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Abbeville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAbbeville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyAbbeville Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyAbbeville Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Abbeville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Abbeville, AL

Comparing Abbeville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults67
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work33
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime36
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