Abbeville County, SC

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2022 Population

24,368

0.0246% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

44.5

0.451% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

15.9%

7.51% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$49,759

8.86% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$118,400

13.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

10,114

0.837% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Abbeville County, SC had a population of 24.4k people with a median age of 44.5 and a median household income of $49,759. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Abbeville County, SC declined from 24,374 to 24,368, a −0.0246% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,710 to $49,759, a 8.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Abbeville County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), White (Hispanic) (1.05%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.685%).

None of the households in Abbeville County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Abbeville County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Abbeville County, SC are Erskine College (118 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Abbeville County, SC was $118,400, and the homeownership rate was 76%.

Most people in Abbeville County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Abbeville County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Abbeville County, SC borders Elbert County, GA, Anderson County, SC, Greenville County, SC, Greenwood County, SC, Laurens County, SC, and McCormick County, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Abbeville County, SC is home to a population of 24.4k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.59% of Abbeville County, SC residents were born outside of the country (631 people).

In 2022, there were 2.61 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.7k people) in Abbeville County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.37k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 673 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2022 Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.3% of Abbeville County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Abbeville County, SC was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Abbeville County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Abbeville County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 162
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.37k ± 167
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
673 ± 202

1.81%

Hispanic Population

441 people

1.81% of the people in Abbeville County, SC are hispanic (441 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Abbeville County, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

2.59%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

631 people

2.11%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

514 people

As of 2022, 2.59% of Abbeville County, SC residents (631 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Abbeville County, SC was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Abbeville County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
733 ± 172
Gulf War (2001-)
313 ± 146
Gulf War (1990s)
147 ± 80

Abbeville County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Abbeville County, SC employs 10.1k people. The largest industries in Abbeville County, SC are Manufacturing (2,486 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,349 people), and Retail Trade (1,175 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,422), Information ($67,995), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,333).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.1k

2022 Value

± 746

0.837%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Abbeville County, SC grew at a rate of 0.837%, from 10k employees to 10.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Abbeville County, SC, are Production Occupations (1,698 people), Management Occupations (1,163 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (992 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Abbeville County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.1k

2022 Value

± 746

0.837%

1 Year growth

± 10.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Abbeville County, SC grew at a rate of 0.837%, from 10k employees to 10.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Abbeville County, SC, are Manufacturing (2,486 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,349 people), and Retail Trade (1,175 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Abbeville County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Abbeville County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,461

Median earning men ± $2,466

$34,968

Median earning women ± $2,179

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,706), Information ($69,036), and Manufacturing ($49,057).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($56,875), Information ($55,536), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,214).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

34
Retail Trade
33
Construction
31
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$100k
Manufacturing
$18.2k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$11.2k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Abbeville County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 66.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.708%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.708%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Abbeville County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Abbeville County, SC awarded 118 degrees. The student population of Abbeville County, SC in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 643 male students and 313 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Abbeville County, SC are White (72 and 61%), followed by Black or African American (25 and 21.2%), Unknown (12 and 10.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 4.24%).

The largest universities in Abbeville County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Erskine College (118 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Abbeville County, SC are General Business Administration & Management (30 and 25.4%), Theological Studies (18 and 15.3%), and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (16 and 13.6%).

The median tuition cost in Abbeville County, SC for private four year colleges is $34,435.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Abbeville County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 956 (67.3% men and 32.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 956 students enrolled in Abbeville County, SC, 67.3% men and 32.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 502 records, of which 35.7% were women and 64.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
10 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
16 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Abbeville County, SC was General Biological Sciences with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Abbeville County, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Erskine College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

118 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Erskine College with 118 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 78 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Abbeville County, SC, which is 1.95 times more than the 40 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 72 degrees mean that there were 2.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 25 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,275) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Abbeville County, SC was $118,400 in 2022, which is 0.42 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $104,100 to $118,400, a 13.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Abbeville County, SC is 76%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Abbeville County, SC have an average commute time of 28.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Abbeville County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Abbeville County, SC is $49,759. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Abbeville County, SC was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $60,082, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $57,566 and $54,412.

In 2023, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Abbeville County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.73%.

Housing

Property

$118,400

Median Property Value 2022

±$9,148

$7,313

Median Property Taxes

±$580

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Abbeville County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Abbeville County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76%

Homeownership

2022

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 76% of the housing units in Abbeville County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Abbeville County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9503
Census Tract 9501

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Abbeville County, SC was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $60,082, followed by Census Tract 9503 and Census Tract 9501, with respective values of $57,566 and $54,412.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Abbeville County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,759

Median Household Income

± $4,901

9.62k

Number of Households

± 703

In 2022, the median household income of the 9.62k households in Abbeville County, SC grew to $49,759 from the previous year's value of $45,710.

The following chart displays the households in Abbeville County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Abbeville County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.9%)
Carpooled (9.31%)
Worked At Home (3.34%)

In 2022, 82.9% of workers in Abbeville County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.31%) and those who worked at home (3.34%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Abbeville County, SC have a longer commute time (28.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Abbeville County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Abbeville County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Abbeville County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Abbeville County, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Abbeville County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.73%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Abbeville County, SC (3.75k out of 23.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Abbeville County, SC is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 21.2% of the children was living in poverty in Abbeville County, SC. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 7.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.5% of the population of Abbeville County, SC has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Abbeville County, SC see 1877 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.53% decrease from the previous year (1887 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 12150 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1620 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,877 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Abbeville County, SC

Primary care physicians in Abbeville County, SC see an average of 1,877 patients per year. This represents a 0.53% decrease from the previous year (1,887 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Abbeville County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.3% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.5%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Abbeville County, SC declined by 9.09% from 11.6% to 10.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Abbeville County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 71.2 in Abbeville County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Abbeville County, SC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.5% in Abbeville County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Abbeville County, SC.