This was 13.8 percent lower than the state average of 31.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 12,167.
72.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Abbeville for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 2,263 | 27.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,543 | 31.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 565 | 7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 453 | 5.6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 855 | 10.6 |
| Associate's degree | 456 | 5.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 560 | 6.9 |
| Master's degree | 281 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 121 | 1.5 |
| Doctorate degree | 7 | less than 0.1 |
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