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Abbeville, Mississippi Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Abbeville is 450, with a population split of 48% male and 52% female. Population changes have been minimal over the years, reflecting the town’s stability despite its small size.

City Facts:

  • Founded: 1870s
  • County: Lafayette County
  • Land Area: 1.0 square miles
  • Population Density: 450 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 662
  • Zip Code: 38601

Geography and Location Overview: Abbeville is a small town located in northern Mississippi, about 10 miles north of Oxford, the home of the University of Mississippi. Nestled in the rolling hills and forests of Lafayette County, Abbeville offers a quiet, rural lifestyle. The nearby Sardis Lake provides opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as boating and fishing. The town’s proximity to Oxford ensures that residents have access to a larger city’s amenities while maintaining a small-town atmosphere. Abbeville’s natural surroundings and historical charm make it a peaceful retreat within the northern Mississippi region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.5 years
Median household income: $33,542
Median house value: $83,100

Population by Race

Races in Abbeville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.1%)
  • Black (5.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

Ancestries: United States (12.8%), Irish (10.9%), English (5.0%), Dutch (4.5%), German (4.5%), Scottish (2.8%).

Elevation: 361 feet

Land area: 3.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Abbeville

  • High school or higher: 66.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Abbeville town

  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 68.1%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +27 (+6.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Abbeville:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Abbeville:

  • UNIVERSITY-OXFORD (about 9 miles; OXFORD, MS; Abbreviation: UOX)
  • MEMPHIS INTL (about 49 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Abbreviation: MEM)
  • TUPELO RGNL (about 54 miles; TUPELO, MS; Abbreviation: TUP)

Other public-use airports nearest to Abbeville:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Abbeville:

  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MAIN CAMPUS (about 10 miles; UNIVERSITY, MS; Full-time enrollment: 11,068)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,842)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 54 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 58 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 58 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 58 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,019)
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,628)

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