Abbeville County , South Carolina

Population: 24,352 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $52,112 Home $147,200 Rent $634/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 24,352 residents, Abbeville County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Carolina and neighboring counties alike.

$52,112
Median Income
household
$147,200
Home Value
median
$634/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $52,112
Per Capita Income $30,650
Poverty Rate 14.1%
Median Home Value $147,200
Median Gross Rent $634/mo
Owner Occupied 77.0%
Renter Occupied 23.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 24,352
Median Age 44.3 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.6%
Obesity
13.2%
Diabetes
16.9%
Smoking
43.7%
High Blood Pressure
29.1%
No Physical Activity
24.8%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
78.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 45.4  ·  45th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
66.25
🌀 Hurricane
64.29
🔥 Wildfire
39.82
❄️ Winter Storm
8.59
🌍 Earthquake
74.43
☀️ Drought
35.62

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