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Florence

Illinois · 17 residents (2025 est.) · 0.276 sq mi
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Florence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has fallen 80% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 70.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 66% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14
−80%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−80%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.5
+58%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6244259771990201020202024Florence
202414
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,333
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,400
+137%since 2000
from $9,878 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.201
−29%since 2010
from 0.281 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing100%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
60.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+174%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
RELATED:See current rent listings in Florence on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+38.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2011
from 30.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
21.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−52.0 ptssince 2013
from 52.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2017
from 25.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Illinois?

Florence, Illinois has about 14 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, Illinois?

The typical household in Florence, Illinois earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence, Illinois expensive?

In Florence, Illinois, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Florence, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Florence, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Florence, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florence, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Florence, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 27 residents, a change of about -66 percent over that period.

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