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Florence

South Dakota · 337 residents · 0.693 sq mi
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Florence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,409. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
337
+13%since 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+26%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1662463264064861990201020202024Florence
2024317
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,409
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,547
+57%since 2000
from $15,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food13.3%
US avg: 2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(286)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(318)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other6.5%(22)
Diversity Score17.5%(59)
Diversity Score
18
+916%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+131%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, South Dakota?

Florence, South Dakota has about 337 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Florence, South Dakota earns about $58,409 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 $96,600, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, South Dakota?

About 9.4% 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 14.8% 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 144 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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