Address: 124 Verdae Boulevard - Suite 202 Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864.283.2300 | Email: development@upstatealliance.com
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Abbeville County
Abbeville County is ideally situated just one hour between the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport and Augusta, GA, home of the Masters Golf Tournament. Just two hours to Atlanta and under three hours to Charlotte, NC, Abbeville is a safe, rural county with a strong work ethic and some of the lowest operating costs in the Southeast. This "Garden Spot of the Southeast" offers a four-lane connecter to major interstate highways and an excellent workforce. Abbeville is a great place to raise a family or grow a business.
Overview
| Current Population | |
| Total Population (2011) | 25,294 |
| Total Households (2011) | 9,940 |
| Median Age (2011) | 41.7 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
| Age % of Population | |
| Under Age 5 | 5.9% |
| Age 5 to 9 | 6.2% |
| Age 10 to 14 | 6.5% |
| Age 15 to 19 | 7.4% |
| Age 20 to 24 | 6.1% |
| Age 25 to 34 | 9.9% |
| Age 35 to 44 | 12.1% |
| Age 45 to 54 | 14.3% |
| Age 55 to 64 | 14.9% |
| Age 65 to 74 | 9.6% |
| Age 75 to 84 | 5.3% |
| Age 85+ | 1.9% |
Source: 2011 Projections by ESRI Business Analyst
| Income | ||
| Year | Median Household | Per Capita |
| 2000 (1999) | $32,627 | $15,370 |
| 2011 | $35,711 | $18,509 |
Source: ESRI Business Analyst
| Workforce Education | ||
| Level | Total | % |
| Less than HS | 3,746 | 21.90 |
| HS Graduate | 6,063 | 35.40 |
| Some College | 3,043 | 17.80 |
| Associates Degree | 1,484 | 8.70 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,926 | 11.30 |
| Master's Degree | 842 | 4.90 |
Source: 2008 American Community Survey
Contact Information
Abbeville County Development Board
Steve Bowles
Development Services Director
864-366-2181
www.discoverabbeville.com
| Labor & Unemployment (Mar 2012) | |
| Total Labor Force | 10,595 |
| Unemployed | 1,010 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce
| Largest Employers | |
| Company | Employment |
| Flexible Technologies | 500 |
| Abbeville School District | 461 |
| SAGE Automotive Interiors | 324 |
| Abbeville Area Medical Center | 303 |
| Prysmian Power Cables & Systems | 250 |
| Mohawk Industries | 240 |
Source: Manufacturers News, Inc. and individual employers
| Employment by Industry (2010 Avg) | |||
| Industry | Employment | % | Avg Weekly Wage |
| Natural Resources & Mining | 28 | 0.5% | $558 |
| Construction | 151 | 2.8% | $523 |
| Manufacturing | 1,549 | 28.5% | $724 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 533 | 9.8% | $421 |
| Financial Activities (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) | 115 | 2.1% | $624 |
| Professional & Business Services | 240 | 4.4% | $400 |
| Education & Health Services | 636 | 11.7% | $495 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 529 | 9.7% | $227 |
| Other Services | 101 | 1.9% | $380 |
| Government | 1,467 | 27.0% | $635 |
| Total | 5,537 | 100.0 | $572 |
Source: SC Dept. of Employment & Workforce; Totals may not add up due to rounding and/or undisclosed figures. Refer to Data Center for a more detailed breakdown of employment & wages
