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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Florence Metro

Florence, SC · 2 counties · 205,566 residents · 1,361.12 sq mi
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Florence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $99,513.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205,566
+6%since 2000
from 193,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
151 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
173K182K191K200K209K1990201020202024Florence
2024200K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,783
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,728 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,319
+23%since 2000
from $17,320 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,513
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,678 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+25%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(111,377)
Black40%(77,194)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2,041)
Asian0.5%(1,012)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(120,662)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(112,098)
Black41.2%(84,667)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4,170)
Asian0.9%(1,861)
Other1.4%(2,846)
Diversity Score66.6%(136,870)
Diversity Score
67
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

FlorenceCENTRAL41,231
What's inside

2 component counties

Florence CountyCENTRAL138,504Darlington County62,888
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Florence, SC?

Florence, SC has about 205,566 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, SC?

The typical household in Florence, SC earns about $39,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Florence, SC expensive?

In Florence, SC, the median home is worth about $99,513, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, SC?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Florence, SC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Florence, SC?

About 18.7% of people in Florence, SC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Florence, SC grown since 1990?

Yes, Florence, SC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29,371 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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