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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Florence

Kentucky · 18,624 residents · 11.176 sq mi
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Florence has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,270. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 4,927 residents. Median home value is $69,200. Households here earn about 39% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,624
−21%vs 2000
vs 23,551 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,666 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 2,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 32.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K21K26K30K34K1990201020202024Florence
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,270
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,567 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,728
−38%vs 2000
vs $20,451 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $99,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $561 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
56.2%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.2% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(21,280)
Black2.6%(615)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(896)
Asian1.5%(346)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(4,464)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(18,171)
Black0.9%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(107)
Asian1.2%(225)
Other0.3%(52)
Diversity Score7.3%(1,365)
Diversity Score
7
−61%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.5%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, Kentucky?

Florence, Kentucky has about 18,624 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Florence, Kentucky?

The typical household in Florence, Kentucky earns about $31,270 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence, Kentucky expensive?

In Florence, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $69,200, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, Kentucky?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Florence, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence, Kentucky?

About 8.9% of people in Florence, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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