County profile · South Carolina
Abbeville County, SC market data
How Abbeville County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 24,836
- +2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 9,762
- Median household income
- $52,935
- +36.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $178,800
- Jobs located here
- 5,595
- Highest market score
- 86
- Insurance agencies, #111 of 2,272 scored counties
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What this means
Abbeville County has an estimated 24,836 people and 9,762 households. Population estimates put the population change in Abbeville County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.3%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Abbeville County is $52,935, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 36.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Abbeville County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Of the business types scored in Abbeville County, insurance agencies (86), real estate businesses (77) and auto repair and car care businesses (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For insurance agencies, that ranks #111 of 2,272 scored counties.
Abbeville County is part of the Greenwood area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (27% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Abbeville County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Abbeville County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance agencies | 86 | #111 of 2,272 | 8 | 8.2 | $3.3M | 261 | 4 |
| Real estate | 77 | #67 of 2,229 | 8 | 8.2 | Index only | 388 | 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 77 | #176 of 2,401 | 20 | 20.5 | $467K | 174 | 6 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #186 of 2,378 | 12 | 12.3 | $779K | 175 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 75 | #78 of 2,176 | 6 | 6.1 | Index only | 411 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 72 | #295 of 2,222 | 6 | 6.1 | $5.4M | 177 | 12 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 71 | #305 of 2,394 | 24 | 24.6 | $409K | 268 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 67 | #287 of 2,057 | 7 | 7.2 | $3.6M | 148 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 66 | #507 of 2,405 | 66 | 67.6 | $490K | 132 | 29 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 65 | #445 of 2,385 | 17 | 17.4 | $456K | 215 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 63 | #616 of 2,358 | 11 | 11.3 | $2.8M | 116 | 14 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #570 of 2,339 | 12 | 12.3 | $647K | 150 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 59 | #714 of 2,087 | 10 | 10.2 | $1.7M | 131 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 59 | #750 of 2,210 | 14 | 14.3 | $1.2M | 135 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 57 | #860 of 2,405 | 40 | 41.0 | $809K | 122 | 14 |
| Pet businesses | 56 | #824 of 2,200 | 10 | 10.2 | $766K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 55 | #727 of 1,889 | 6 | 6.1 | $5.4M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 50 | #1,039 of 2,090 | 9 | 9.2 | $3.6M | 71 | 12 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 47 | #1,128 of 2,063 | 8 | 8.2 | $4M | 109 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,180 of 2,070 | 7 | 7.2 | $7.8M | 84 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 42 | #1,513 of 2,402 | 20 | 20.5 | $2.7M | 80 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 41 | #1,442 of 2,261 | 10 | 10.2 | $5.4M | 69 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | 39 | #1,018 of 1,472 | 6 | 6.1 | $281K | 41 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 39 | #1,040 of 1,490 | 5 | 5.1 | $2M | 82 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $1.4M | 219 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 70 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $2.6M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $1.2M | 119 | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $1.9M | 148 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.1 | $8.4M | 176 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $12.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $6.5M | Too few | 8 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $12.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.0 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $16.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $13.1M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $16.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $13.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $9.8M | Too few | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.0 | $7.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Abbeville County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.3M | $957 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $30.5M | $3,127 | 120 |
| Food away from home | $32.4M | $3,314 | 81 |
| Groceries | $54.3M | $5,566 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.8M | $795 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.6M | $367 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.8M | $593 | 60 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.8M | $1,004 | 78 |
| Pets | $7.7M | $785 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $16.6M | $1,704 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $26.2M | $2,689 | 137 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $25.1M | $2,575 | 85 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $13.1M | $1,339 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $134.4M | $13,772 | 83 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Abbeville County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 24,836+2.3% since 2020
- Households
- 9,762
- Median age
- 43.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 491 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 50
- Median household income
- $52,935+36.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $80,228
- Median home value
- $178,800
- Jobs located here
- 5,595
- Daytime population
- 19,493Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Abbeville County, SC growing?
Population estimates put Abbeville County at 24,836 people in 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 9,762 households. Median household income rose 36.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Abbeville County, SC spend?
Households in Abbeville County spend about $134.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $54.3M on groceries and $32.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Abbeville County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 137, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Abbeville County, SC?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Abbeville County are for insurance agencies (86), real estate businesses (77) and auto repair and car care businesses (77). Abbeville County ranks #111 of 2,272 scored counties for insurance agencies.
How does Abbeville County, SC compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Abbeville County is $52,935 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $178,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Abbeville County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (27% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (71% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Abbeville County, each ranked against other counties.
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