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Florence

Arizona · 26,785 residents · 62.637 sq mi
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Florence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,363. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,785
+57%since 2000
from 17,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+16%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K12K19K26K33K1990201020202024Florence
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,363
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,372 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,253
+26%since 2000
from $11,278 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$827
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+64%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(8,478)
Black8.9%(1,524)
Hispanic / Latino35.4%(6,041)
Asian0.8%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.1%(12,301)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(14,305)
Black7.4%(1,988)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(7,901)
Asian0.9%(229)
Other6.1%(1,622)
Diversity Score74.6%(19,973)
Diversity Score
75
+3%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+132%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
15.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
Female
22.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Arizona?

Florence, Arizona has about 26,785 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, Arizona?

The typical household in Florence, Arizona earns about $58,363 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 $188,000, and the typical rent is about $827 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, Arizona?

About 11.4% 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 12.4% 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 19,275 residents, a change of about 257 percent over that period.

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

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