Abingdon is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 4,826 people and eight associated neighborhoods, Abingdon is the largest community in Maryland.Unlike some towns, Abingdon isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Abingdon are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Abingdon is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Abingdon who work in management occupations (12.12%), office and administrative support (11.09%), and sales jobs (10.89%). Also of interest is that Abingdon has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Abingdon is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. In Abingdon, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 36.78 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. Abingdon is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 42.10% of adults in Abingdon have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income in Abingdon in 2022 was $49,126, which is middle income relative to Maryland, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $196,504 for a family of four. Abingdon is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Abingdon home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Abingdon residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Abingdon include German, English, Polish, Nigerian, and Irish. The most common language spoken in Abingdon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Italian.
