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Florence

County:
Florence County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
24.916

Florence is a city located in Florence County, South Carolina. Florence has a 2026 population of 41,336. It is also the county seat of Florence County. Florence is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,096 in 2020.

The median household income in Florence is $56,143 with a poverty rate of 18.93%. The median age in Florence is 37.8 years: 36.2 years for males, and 39.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.7 males.

41.3K
Total Population
1,659
Density (mi²)
207 0.5%
Growth

Florence Population

Florence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202641,3362070.5%
202541,1292060.5%
202440,9232480.61%
202340,6754251.06%
202240,2501310.33%
202140,119100.02%
202040,0961,5914.13%
201938,505450.12%
201838,460-53-0.14%
201738,513200.05%
201638,493310.08%
201538,462980.26%
201438,3642020.53%
201338,162-18-0.05%
201238,1801270.33%
201138,0531250.33%
201037,9288722.35%
200030,2484351.46%
199029,813-29-0.1%
198029,8423,84514.79%
197025,9971,2755.16%
196024,7222,2099.81%
195022,5136,45940.23%
194016,0541,2808.66%
193014,7743,80634.7%
192010,9683,91155.42%
19107,0572,41051.86%
19004,6471,25236.88%
18903,39500%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 36.2 years

Florence Adults

There are 30,366 adults, (7,201 of whom are seniors) in Florence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 22,241 (55%)
Male: 18,167 (45%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Florence includes 49.9% Black or African American, 41.36% White, 3.23% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American20,16549.9%
White16,71441.36%
Two or more races1,4193.51%
Asian1,3073.23%
Other race7421.84%
Native American610.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races8142.01%
Other race5971.48%
White3550.88%
Black or African American600.15%
Native American280.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American20,10549.75%
White16,35940.48%
Asian1,3073.23%
Two or more races6051.5%
Other race1450.36%
Native American330.08%

Florence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Florence 's average per capita income is $44,659. Household income levels show a median of $56,143. The poverty rate stands at 18.93%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$102,558-
Families$75,952$103,183
Households$56,143$82,558
Non Families$33,412$45,808

$44,659

Average Income

$56,143

Median Household Income

18.93%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)