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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Florence County

Wisconsin · 5,088 residents · 488.024 sq mi
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Florence County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,750. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,300. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,088
+11%since 1990
from 4,590 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+16%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Florence County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,416 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,328
+77%since 1990
from $10,352 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$385
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
85.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.8% in 1990
14.3% rent
2.3
+19%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(4,556)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(12)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score2.5%(114)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(4,981)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(23)
Asian0.3%(13)
Diversity Score2.2%(111)
2
−12%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−37%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence County, Wisconsin?

Florence County, Wisconsin has about 5,088 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Florence County, Wisconsin earns about $34,750 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $385 a month.

How educated are people in Florence County, Wisconsin?

About 12.4% 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 9.1% 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 498 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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