Abingdon is a somewhat small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 8,325 people and eight associated neighborhoods, Abingdon is the 82nd largest community in Virginia.

Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Abingdon spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 18.72 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be.

The population of Abingdon is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 36.17% of adults in Abingdon have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Abingdon in 2022 was $52,017, which is wealthy relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $208,068 for a family of four. However, Abingdon contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

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 English, German, Irish, Scottish, and European.

The most common language spoken in Abingdon is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Urdu.