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Abbeville, Louisiana Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Abbeville is 12,275, including 47% male and 53% female. The population has slightly declined over the past decade, aligning with broader rural migration trends in Louisiana.

City Facts:

  • Founded: 1843
  • County: Vermilion Parish
  • Land Area: 6.1 square miles
  • Population Density: 2,012 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 337
  • Zip Codes: 70510, 70511

Geography and Location Overview: Located in southwestern Louisiana along the Vermilion River, Abbeville is known for its rich Cajun heritage and serves as the seat of Vermilion Parish. The city is situated about 20 miles south of Lafayette and roughly 150 miles west of New Orleans. Surrounded by fertile agricultural land, including rice fields and crawfish ponds, Abbeville plays a vital role in the region’s agrarian economy. The nearby Gulf of Mexico influences the city’s climate, with warm, humid summers and mild winters. Known for its cultural events, such as the annual Giant Omelette Festival, Abbeville is a vibrant community deeply rooted in Cajun traditions.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.1 years
Median household income: $19,714
Median house value: $58,800

Population by Race

Races in Abbeville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (53.5%)
  • Black (38.6%)
  • Vietnamese (4.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

Ancestries: French Canadian (11.7%), United States (11.3%), French (11.1%), Italian (1.9%), Irish (1.8%), German (1.7%).

Elevation: 18 feet

Land area: 5.6 square miles

Map of Abbeville, LA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Abbeville

  • High school or higher: 55.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 8.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Abbeville city

  • Never married: 27.6%
  • Now married: 44.3%
  • Separated: 4.0%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

5.3% Foreign born (4.4% Asia, 0.8% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -174 (-1.4%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Abbeville:

  • ABBEVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL (118 N HOSPITAL DR)
  • VERMILION REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (118 N HOSPITAL DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Abbeville:

  • ABRAM KAPLAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; KAPLAN, LA)
  • KAPLAN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; KAPLAN, LA)
  • MEADOWBROOK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; LAFAYETTE, LA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Abbeville:

Other public-use airports nearest to Abbeville:

  • ABBEVILLE CHRIS CRUSTA MEMORIAL (about 4 miles; ABBEVILLE, LA; Abbreviation: 0R3)
  • KIBS AIR PARK (about 28 miles; BRISTOL, LA; Abbreviation: L89)
  • LE GROS MEMORIAL (about 28 miles; CROWLEY, LA; Abbreviation: 3R2)

Amtrak station near Abbeville:

  • 20 miles: LAFAYETTE (133 E. GRANT ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Abbeville:

  • LOUISIANA TECHNICAL COLLEGE-GULF AREA CAMPUS (Full-time enrollment: 106; Location: 1115 CLOVER ST; Public; Website: [email protected])

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Abbeville:

  • UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE (about 16 miles; LAFAYETTE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 13,673)
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIV & AG & MECH & HEBERT LAWS CTR (about 72 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 28,696)
  • SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A & M COLLEGE (about 75 miles; BATON ROUGE, LA; Full-time enrollment: 8,399)
  • MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; LAKE CHARLES, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,460)
  • NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 92 miles; THIBODAUX, LA; Full-time enrollment: 6,244)
  • SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY (about 120 miles; HAMMOND, LA; Full-time enrollment: 12,549)
  • LAMAR UNIVERSITY-BEAUMONT (about 138 miles; BEAUMONT, TX; Full-time enrollment: 8,888)

Schools

Public high school in Abbeville:

  • ABBEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 779; Location: 1305 SENIOR HIGH DRIVE; Grades: 08 – 12)

Private high school in Abbeville:

  • VERMILION CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 262; Location: 425 PARK AVENUE; Grades: 9 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Abbeville:

  • J.H. WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 696; Location: 1105 PRAIRIE AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • JAMES A. HEROD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 519; Location: 120 ODEA STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • EATON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 500; Location: 1502 SYLVESTER STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • MEAUX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 395; Location: 12419 LA HIGHWAY 696; Grades: PK – 06)
  • FORKED ISLAND/E. BROUSSARD ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 284; Location: 19635 COLUMBUS ROAD; Grades: PK – 08)
  • SEVENTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 250; Location: 12012 AUDUBON ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle school in Abbeville:

  • MOUNT CARMEL ELEMENTARY (Students: 460; Location: 405 PARK AVENUE; Grades: KG – 8)

Libraries

Library in Abbeville:

  • VERMILION PARISH LIBRARY (Operating income: $960,514; Location: 200 NORTH MAGDALEN SQUARE; 164,720 books; 4,174 audio materials; 4,687 video materials; 312 serial subscriptions)

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