Abbeville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vermilion Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,086
Population
1,832/sq mi density
$34,977
Median Income
$22,346 per capita
$99,900
Home Value
$141,898 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
36.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$34,977 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,900 home value, $800/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,086
Census 2023
Population Density
1,832
per square mile
Land Area
6.1
square miles (15.7 km²)
Median Age
31.8 yrs
18% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
41.8%
Male
58.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 43.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
44.7%
Black
43.3%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
4.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.3%
Spanish
10.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.8%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
21.8%
68% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.2%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.8%
2% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.467
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,086 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,832 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 31.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 41.8% |
| Female | 58.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 44.7% |
| Black or African American | 43.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
Language
| English Only | 88.3% |
| Spanish | 10.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.8% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 21.8% |
| Health Insurance | 91.2% |
| Uninsured | 8.8% |
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.467 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |