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Florence County

Wisconsin · 4,748 residents (2025 est.) · 488.024 sq mi
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Florence County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,086. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,200. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,646
−9%since 2000
from 5,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 10 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
55.3
+32%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,748 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Florence County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.5%(163)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(178)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145%(230)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(209)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(149)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.1%(284)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.6%(586)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(505)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.1%(981)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.1%(843)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.2%(429)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(89)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,086
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,539
+116%since 2000
from $18,328 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+10%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
52.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−6%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Florence County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,981)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(23)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(4,407)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(206)
Diversity Score
12
+202%since 2009
from 4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
28
+30%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(10)
Dominican0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German33.7%(1,567)
Irish10.4%(481)
English9.2%(426)
Polish9%(419)
Swedish9%(416)
Italian6.3%(292)
French5.8%(268)
Dutch3.8%(177)
American3.7%(171)
Norwegian3.2%(148)
Finnish2.3%(109)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish2.3%(105)
Belgian2.2%(104)
Austrian1.4%(63)
Lithuanian1.4%(63)
Czech1.1%(49)
Danish0.8%(38)
Welsh0.5%(25)
Slovak0.4%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(17)
Swiss0.3%(13)
Croatian0.3%(12)
British0.2%(10)
Nigerian0.2%(10)
Ukrainian0.2%(9)
Slovene0.2%(8)
Arab0%(2)
Syrian0%(1)
Haitian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
2.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(570)
Married53.7%(1,098)
Widowed5.5%(112)
Divorced13%(265)
Women 15+
Never married16.6%(337)
Married58.2%(1,182)
Widowed10.9%(221)
Divorced14.3%(290)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence County, Wisconsin?

Florence County, Wisconsin has about 4,646 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Florence County, Wisconsin earns about $61,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Florence County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $173,200, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Florence County, Wisconsin?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Florence County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence County, Wisconsin?

About 7.3% of people in Florence County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florence County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Florence County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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