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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Florence

Arizona · 17,054 residents · 62.637 sq mi
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Florence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,372. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 9,544 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $71,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,054
+127%since 1990
from 7,510 in 1990
1990 – 2025
272 / sq mi
+127%since 1990
from 120 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+7%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K12K19K26K33K1990201020202024Florence
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,372
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,278
+12%since 1990
from $10,101 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−10.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
29.1% rent
2.0
−12%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(5,569)
Black9.8%(738)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(2,322)
Asian1.4%(107)
Diversity Score75.7%(5,681)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(8,478)
Black8.9%(1,524)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(6,041)
Asian0.8%(136)
Diversity Score72.1%(12,301)
72
−5%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
−10.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−33%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Arizona?

Florence, Arizona has about 17,054 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Florence, Arizona?

The typical household in Florence, Arizona earns about $36,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence, Arizona expensive?

In Florence, Arizona, the median home is worth about $71,600, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, Arizona?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Florence, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence, Arizona?

About 7.0% of people in Florence, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florence, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Florence, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,544 residents, a change of about 127 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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