Abbeville County, South Carolina

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Abbeville County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
South Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates:
Country	United States
State	South Carolina
Founded	1785
Seat	Abbeville
Area
• Total	511 sq mi (1,320 km2)
• Land	490 sq mi (1,300 km2)
• Water	21 sq mi (50 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	22,835
• Density	45/sq mi (17/km2)
Website	[[1] abbevillecountysc.com/%20abbevillecountysc.com]]

Abbeville County is a county located in the state of South Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,835. The county seat is Abbeville. The county was formed in 1785 and named after the town of Abbeville, France.

History

Abbeville County was established in 1785, one of the original counties created in the state of South Carolina. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Civil War and its significance in the development of the Southern United States.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 511 square miles (1,320 km²), of which 490 square miles (1,300 km²) is land and 21 square miles (54 km²) (4.1%) is water. The county is part of the Piedmont region, characterized by rolling hills and numerous rivers and lakes.

Adjacent counties

• Anderson County - north
• Laurens County - northeast
• Greenwood County - east
• McCormick County - south
• Elbert County, Georgia - west

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 22,835 people, 9,000 households, and 6,200 families residing in the county. The population density was 46.6 people per square mile (18/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 70.2% White, 27.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

Economy

The economy of Abbeville County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its production of textiles, lumber, and various agricultural products.

Education

Abbeville County is served by the Abbeville County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to Piedmont Technical College, which offers a range of vocational and technical programs.

Communities

City

• Abbeville (county seat)

Towns

• Calhoun Falls
• Donalds
• Due West
• Hodges
• Lowndesville

Unincorporated communities

• Antreville
• Lake Secession
• Lebanon
• Level Land

Notable People

• John C. Calhoun, a prominent U.S. statesman and political theorist, was born in Abbeville County.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Abbeville County, South Carolina
• List of counties in South Carolina

External links

• Official website