Abbeville City, Louisiana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 11887 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the city. The population density was 2104.3 people per square mile (812.47/kmē), it is the 56th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 5125 housing units at an average density of 907.1 per square mile (350.23/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.6 persons, and the average family size was 3.23 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 29.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males. The median age of the city's population was 34.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Abbeville City was 32 and 36 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 6454 White, 4584 Black or African American, 23 American Indian, 654 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 126 from two or more races and 46 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $19714, making it the 68th lowest city by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $21400, it would be the 39th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $11680, making it the 110th poorest city by per capita income among the Louisiana. The median income is $15406, The median income for males was $21313, compared to $11561 for females.
In 2000, 3431 pupils and students, of which 1623 are male and 1808 are female, 28.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 220 nursery or pri school, 241 kindergarten, 1850 elementary school, 819 high school and 301 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11887 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11994 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11918 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11828 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11794 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11668 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11612 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11608 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11712 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11663 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12103 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 96 | 124 | 220 |
| Kindergarten | 114 | 127 | 241 |
| Elementary school | 921 | 929 | 1850 |
| High school | 369 | 450 | 819 |
| College or graduate school | 123 | 178 | 301 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville city, Louisiana | $19714 | $21400 | $11680 |
| Vermilion Parish, Louisiana | $29500 | $36093 | $14201 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |