Abbeville, Georgia facts for kids
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Abbeville, Georgia
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Wild Hog Capitol of Georgia
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Location in Wilcox County and the state of Georgia
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 Abbeville, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Abbeville, Georgia
Location in the United States
Abbeville, Georgia
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Wilcox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.09 sq mi (8.01 km2) |
| • Land | 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
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| • Total | 2,685 |
| • Density | 878.31/sq mi (339.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31001
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-00184 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354256 |
Abbeville is a city located in Wilcox County, Georgia, in the United States. It is the main town and the county seat of Wilcox County. This means it's where the county government offices are located. In 2020, about 2,685 people lived there.
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History of Abbeville
Abbeville was started in 1857. It became the main town for the new Wilcox County. The town officially became a city in 1883. There are two stories about how Abbeville got its name. One story says it was named after Abbie McNally, whose husband owned the land where the city was built. Another story suggests the name came from Abbeville, South Carolina.
The Wilcox County Courthouse is a very old and important building in Abbeville. It was built in 1903. This courthouse is so special that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States.
Long ago, Abbeville was also home to a school called the Georgia Normal College and Business Institute. This school helped people learn important skills for jobs and further education. In 1910, the city had a population of 1,201 people. By 1950, the population had changed to 890.
Geography and Climate
Abbeville covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.01 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Weather in Abbeville
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 61.2 (16.2) |
61.4 (16.3) |
70.6 (21.4) |
78.0 (25.6) |
84.9 (29.4) |
90.2 (32.3) |
92.2 (33.4) |
91.8 (33.2) |
87.5 (30.8) |
79.1 (26.2) |
69.8 (21.0) |
61.2 (16.2) |
77.3 (25.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34.1 (1.2) |
35.6 (2.0) |
42.9 (6.1) |
49.7 (9.8) |
59.4 (15.2) |
67.7 (19.8) |
70.2 (21.2) |
70.4 (21.3) |
63.9 (17.7) |
52.5 (11.4) |
41.7 (5.4) |
35.0 (1.7) |
51.9 (11.1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.1 (100) |
4.4 (110) |
4.6 (120) |
3.4 (86) |
3.4 (86) |
4.0 (100) |
5.5 (140) |
4.5 (110) |
3.7 (94) |
2.2 (56) |
2.7 (69) |
3.5 (89) |
45.9 (1,170) |
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Abbeville has a warm climate. Summers are hot, with average high temperatures in July and August reaching over 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Winters are mild, with average low temperatures in January and December around 34-35 degrees Fahrenheit (1-2 degrees Celsius). The city gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
People of Abbeville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 61 | — | |
| 1890 | 657 | 977.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,152 | 75.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,201 | 4.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,119 | −6.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,018 | −9.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,010 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 890 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 872 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 781 | −10.4% | |
| 1980 | 985 | 26.1% | |
| 1990 | 907 | −7.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,298 | 153.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,908 | 26.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,685 | −7.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1860-1870 1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1930-1940 1940-1950 1960-19801980-2000 2010 2020 |
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The population of Abbeville has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 2,908 people living in the city. By the 2020 census, the population was 2,685.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Abbeville:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 941 | 1,087 | 943 | 40.95% | 37.38% | 35.12% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1,342 | 1,607 | 1,639 | 58.40% | 55.26% | 61.04% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0.00% | 0.48% | 0.30% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.21% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 6 | 39 | 19 | 0.26% | 1.34% | 0.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9 | 153 | 76 | 0.39% | 5.26% | 2.83% |
| Total | 2,298 | 2,908 | 2,685 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Fun Events
Abbeville is known for its annual Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival. This exciting event takes place every May.
Education in Abbeville
Students in Abbeville attend schools that are part of the Wilcox County School District. This district provides education for students from pre-school all the way up to twelfth grade.
The school district has:
- An elementary school
- A middle school
- A high school
There are about 90 full-time teachers in the district, teaching over 1,439 students. The schools are located in a nearby town called Rochelle. They include:
- Wilcox County Elementary School
- Wilcox County Middle School
- Wilcox County High School
See also
In Spanish: Abbeville (Georgia) para niños
