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Abbeville town, MS

ZIP 38601 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38601

38601 has a population of 2,531 with a median age of 37.3 yrs (56.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Black
39.3%+217% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
2.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.4%-30% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.0%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
19.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.3%-43% vs US avg
x
High school
45.7%+74% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.7%-4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.8%-26% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
51/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 38601

Poverty Rate
8.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.5%+25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.1%+102% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,531
Median age37.3
Poverty rate8.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.8%
Hispanic0.0%
Black39.3%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born0.0%