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Florence

Colorado · 3,856 residents (2025 est.) · 4.494 sq mi
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Florence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $249,700. Households here earn about 47% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,885
+6%since 2000
from 3,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
+4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,856 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Florence
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,262
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,628 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,640
+78%since 2000
from $14,969 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+11%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,700
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$754
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+75%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(2,975)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(572)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(1,276)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(2,841)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(626)
Asian5%(193)
Other5.5%(215)
Diversity Score54.2%(2,106)
Diversity Score
54
+55%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.7%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Colorado?

Florence, Colorado has about 3,885 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, Colorado?

The typical household in Florence, Colorado earns about $50,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence, Colorado expensive?

In Florence, Colorado, the median home is worth about $249,700, and the typical rent is about $754 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, Colorado?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Florence, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence, Colorado?

About 12.2% of people in Florence, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florence, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Florence, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 883 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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