Abbeville City, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 5840 people in the city, organized into 2396 households, and 1574 families living in the city. The population density was 995.2 people per square mile (384.25/kmē), it is the 118th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. There were 2654 housing units at an average density of 452.1 per square mile (174.56/kmē). The average household size was 2.39 people, and the average family size was 2.97 people. In the city Population was distributed with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.9 males. The median age was 36.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Abbeville City was 34.4 and 37.5 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 2947 White, 2831 Black or African American, 7 American Indian, 15 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 28 from two or more races and 11 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25756, making it the 94th poorest city by median household income among the South Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $30040, it is 57th poorest city by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $13274, making it the 88th poorest city by per capita income among the South Carolina. The median income is $17602, The median income for males was $25075 versus $14813 for females.
In 2000, 1516 pupils and students, of which 703 are male and 813 are female, 25.96% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 158 nursery or pri school, 114 kindergarten, 635 elementary school, 481 high school and 128 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5840 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5848 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5855 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5824 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5785 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5753 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5714 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 5631 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 5585 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 5564 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 5547 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 78 | 80 | 158 |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 66 | 114 |
| Elementary school | 304 | 331 | 635 |
| High school | 212 | 269 | 481 |
| College or graduate school | 61 | 67 | 128 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville city, South Carolina | $25756 | $30040 | $13274 |
| Abbeville County, South Carolina | $32635 | $38847 | $15370 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |