Time Zone: Abbeville County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Abbeville is the Seat for Abbeville County.
Abbeville County was founded in 1785.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Abbeville had a population of 25,098 people. This is a decrease of 4.09% since the last Census (which gave a population of 26,167 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Abbeville represented 0.65% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 35th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 25,417 | -2.87% | +1.27% since 2009 |
2009 | 25,098 | -4.09% | -0.55% since 2008 |
2008 | 25,236 | -3.56% | -0.32% since 2007 |
2007 | 25,318 | -3.24% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 26,167 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Abbeville County Census Page for Abbeville County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Abbeville County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Abbeville County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Abbeville | 5,476 | 5,840 | 6.23% decrease |
Honea Path | 3,713 | 3,504 | 5.96% increase |
Ware Shoals | 2,370 | 2,363 | 0.3% increase |
Calhoun Falls | 2,164 | 2,303 | 6.04% decrease |
Due West | 1,261 | 1,209 | 4.3% increase |
Websites for Abbeville County
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