Abbeville, Alabama

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Abbeville, AL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Abbeville Almanac

Abbeville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Abbeville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Abbeville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Abbeville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Abbeville High Schools (2004)

ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
300 TRAWICK ST
334-585-2065
Serves 336 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

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