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Abbeville, Louisiana

Introduction to Abbeville, Louisiana

Abbeville, Louisiana, in Vermilion county, is 18 miles S of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 123 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. About 11,887 people live in Abbeville.

Abbeville History

The land of Abbeville was purchased by Père Antoine Désiré Mégret. According to one theory the city was named after Abbé A.D. Mégret. However, another theory states that Mégret named the city after his hometown in France.

Abbeville and nearby Attractions

  • Abbeville Shopping Center
  • Magdalen Square
  • Abbeville Skating Center
  • Abbeville Church of Christ
  • Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance

Things To Do In Abbeville

Tourists of Abbeville shop at the Abbeville Shopping Center and the Lafitte Shopping Center. The Magdalen Square and the Comeaux Park are some of the local parks and come with several recreational facilities. The Abbeville Skating Center is also worth visiting. Abbeville Cultural and Historical Alliance is a notable site for all history lovers. Tourists can also be at the festivals hosted by the city such as the Cattle Festival and the Giant Omelette Celebration.

Abbeville Transportation

Chennault International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Abbeville Higher Education

Louisiana Technical College - Gulf Area Campus is in the city. Other colleges and universities that can be attended from Abbeville include University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Southern University and A & M College, and Mcneese State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAbbeville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyAbbeville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyAbbeville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Abbeville, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults14
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes104
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built41

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