In 2000, there were 2,987 people living in Abbeville. These people lived in 1,172 households and made up 787 families. The population density was about 192 people per square mile (74.1 people/km²). The city was 56.65% white, 39.94% black or African-American, 0.07% Asian, 2.85% other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. 3.52% of the people said they were Hispanic or Latino.