Abbeville County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Abbeville County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45001
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 491.20 sq mi
- Water Area
- 20.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 511.74 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.229041
- Longitude
- -82.454058
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,286
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,494
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,800 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 484 | 2.0% |
| White | 16,929 | 69.7% |
| Black | 6,213 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,165 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 1.7% |
| White | 13,788 | 70.7% |
| Black | 5,176 | 26.6% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 166 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,420
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,369
- Poverty Rate
- 15.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,691
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,916 | 69.3% |
| Black | 6,212 | 25.4% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,693
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,718 | 36.4% |
| Republican | 9,650 | 61.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 325 | 2.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,215 | 46.0% |
| Female | 8,478 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,513 | 67.0% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 1.2% |
| Black | 4,322 | 27.5% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,406
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,213 | 59.1% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 44.8% |
| Black | 1,780 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 6 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,814 | 52.9% |
| Female | 4,592 | 54.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,478 (31.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,521 (20.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,806
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $202,159
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $829
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.