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Florence

Alabama · 42,581 residents (2025 est.) · 26.574 sq mi
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Florence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,174. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,701
+15%since 2000
from 36,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,569 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:42,581 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K39K41K42K1990201020202024Florence
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,174
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,330 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,735
+63%since 2000
from $19,464 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
−4%since 2010
from 0.497 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+29%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(28,184)
Black19.1%(6,932)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(487)
Asian0.6%(224)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.9%(15,570)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(29,513)
Black15.7%(6,552)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,473)
Asian0.9%(372)
Other6.7%(2,791)
Diversity Score58.3%(24,309)
Diversity Score
58
+36%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Alabama?

Florence, Alabama has about 41,701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, Alabama?

The typical household in Florence, Alabama earns about $52,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence, Alabama expensive?

In Florence, Alabama, the median home is worth about $196,300, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, Alabama?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Florence, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence, Alabama?

About 17.9% of people in Florence, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florence, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Florence, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,180 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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