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Florence

Alabama · 39,319 residents · 26.574 sq mi
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Florence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $104,200. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
39,319
+8%since 2000
from 36,264 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,480 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+1%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K39K41K42K1990201020202024Florence
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,001
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,330 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,839
+12%since 2000
from $19,464 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(28,986)
Black19.3%(7,573)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,407)
Asian1.4%(537)
Other1.9%(749)
Diversity Score52%(20,428)
Diversity Score
52
+21%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Alabama?

Florence, Alabama has about 39,319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, Alabama?

The typical household in Florence, Alabama earns about $33,001 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 $104,200, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, Alabama?

About 26.0% 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 25.1% 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 2,798 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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