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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 people live in Abbeville.

The People and Families of Abbeville

In Abbeville, about 44% of adults are married. The people of Abbeville spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Approximately 46% of Abbeville is non-white. In the city 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Abbeville had a median family income of $21,400.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Abbeville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Abbeville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Abbeville, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Abbeville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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