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Florence

Kansas · 394 residents · 0.766 sq mi
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Florence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 277 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,100. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
394
−41%since 2000
from 671 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
514 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+14%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3644485326156991990201020202024Florence
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,116
+92%since 2000
from $14,672 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−19%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(636)
Black0.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(349)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(18)
Diversity Score23.3%(92)
Diversity Score
23
+137%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.3%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Kansas?

Florence, Kansas has about 394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, Kansas?

The typical household in Florence, Kansas earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence, Kansas expensive?

In Florence, Kansas, the median home is worth about $33,100, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, Kansas?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Florence, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence, Kansas?

About 15.1% of people in Florence, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florence, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Florence, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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