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Florence

Colorado · 3,822 residents · 4.494 sq mi
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Florence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,124. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $153,300. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,822
+5%since 2000
from 3,653 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
850 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 813 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+25%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Florence
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,124
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,628 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,318
+82%since 2000
from $14,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$804
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(2,852)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(530)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other0.9%(35)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,425)
Diversity Score
37
+7%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−77.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Colorado?

Florence, Colorado has about 3,822 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, Colorado?

The typical household in Florence, Colorado earns about $50,124 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 $153,300, and the typical rent is about $804 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, Colorado?

About 20.9% 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 12.7% 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 820 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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