Abbeville, South Carolina
Abbeville: town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
About
Abbeville is a town located in the county of Abbeville in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,237. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,958 inhabitants.
The town was created 262 years ago in 1763.
Quick Facts about Abbeville
| Population | 4,958 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Abbeville County |
| Postal code | 29620 |
| Phone Area Codes | 864 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.19% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.81% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.1782,-82.3790 |
| Altitude | 591 feet / 180 meters |
| Capital city | Abbeville is capital of Abbeville County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1764 (262 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 01:04:22 (15th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -5.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 89℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Abbeville is located at 34°10'41"N 82°22'44"W (34.1781700, -82.3790100).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Abbeville decreased by 5.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,237 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,178 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,162 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,131 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,109 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,089 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,051 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,035 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,032 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,014 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,958 | -1.13% | estimation process |
People born in Abbeville (19)
People born in Abbeville, including 7th Vice President of the United States John C. Calhoun, politician Benjamin Glover Shields, politician Joshua Hill, .
More notable people
- Christie Benet (American politician, college football player and coach (1879-1951)) he was born in 26/12/1879
- Davenia McFadden (American actress) she was born in 21/02/1961
- Emmet Reid Blake (American zoologist) he was born in 29/11/1908
- Curtis Crider (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 07/10/1930
- John McLaren McBryde (American academic) he was born in 01/01/1841
- Leomont Evans (American football player) he was born in 12/07/1974
- Thomas D. Howie (United States Army officer) he was born in 12/04/1908
- Eugene Gary (American politician) he was born in 22/08/1854
- Julia Tarrant Barron (American philanthropist) she was born in 18/12/1805
- Hannah St. Clair Lind Hemphill Coleman (American suffragist) she was born in 17/04/1872
- James Thompson (American surveyor) he was born in 01/01/1789
- Janie Marshall (manslaughter victim) she was born in 30/01/1934
- Kennan Gilchrist (professional gridiron football linebacker) he was born in 13/09/1994
- James D. Waddell (lawyer and Civil War colonel) he was born in 22/12/1832
- Jim Lander (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1930
- Mary Grace Wilson (American academic administrator, first women's dean of Duke University (1900–1992)) she was born in 13/11/1900
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Abbeville, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217998 | Erskine College | Due West (SC) | 29639 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Abbeville, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Abbeville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Abbevill Post Office | Abbeville (SC) | 29620 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Abbeville, Louisiana parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 11,927 people.
- Abbeville, Georgia city in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States with a population of 2,656 people.
- Abbeville, Alabama city in Henry County, Alabama, USA with a population of 2,553 people.
- Abbeville, Mississippi town in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 433 people.
Other cities in Abbeville County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Abbeville County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Falls | 1,883 | Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States |
| Due West | 1,198 | City in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Sharon | 641 | Human settlement in York County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Donalds | 330 | Human settlement in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Lowndesville | 119 | Town in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Abbeville distances to largest South Carolina cities