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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Florence

South Dakota · 299 residents · 0.69 sq mi
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With 299 people, Florence is a city in South Dakota. Since 1990 the city has risen by half, up 106 people. Owners hold 83% of the housing stock. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 24% national rate. Home values have more than tripled since 1990, reaching $61,400. The median age is 32.1, younger than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 211%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

299
+55%since 1990
from 193 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Land area
0.69 sq mi
Population, 19902024
16624632640648619902000201020202024Florence
2024317
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57%(21)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 99.4%(28)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1412.7%(38)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.7%(20)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245%(15)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.4%(40)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.1%(48)
US avg: 16%
45 to 549.4%(28)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.7%(29)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.4%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(14)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,375
+55%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,003
+85%since 1990
from $8,131 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,400
+211%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$411
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
16.7% rent
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(191)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(286)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(8)
Asian origin
Thai0.6%(2)
Ancestry
German41.6%(132)
Norwegian13.2%(42)
Irish11.7%(37)
American9.5%(30)
French5.4%(17)
Polish3.8%(12)
English2.8%(9)
Danish1.9%(6)
Swedish1.6%(5)
Czech1.3%(4)
Dutch0.9%(3)
Arab0.6%(2)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese0.6%(2)
Italian0.6%(2)
Russian0.6%(2)
Scottish0.3%(1)
Swiss0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

8.9%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.6%
+19.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−64%since 1990
from 30.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.8%(27)
Married66%(64)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.2%(6)
Women 15+
Never married17.8%(19)
Married65.4%(70)
Widowed7.5%(8)
Divorced9.3%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

0.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2013
from 8.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
67.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
21.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
14.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)14.3%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)28.6%(6)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era47.6%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 21 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, South Dakota?

Florence, South Dakota has about 299 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Florence, South Dakota?

The typical household in Florence, South Dakota earns about $39,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence, South Dakota expensive?

In Florence, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, South Dakota?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Florence, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence, South Dakota?

About 5.8% of people in Florence, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florence, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Florence, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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