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. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.
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.
The education level of Abingdon ranks among the highest in the nation. Of the 25-and-older adult population in Abingdon, 42.10% have at least a bachelor's degree. The typical US community has just 21.84% of its adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree.
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.
