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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Florence Metro

Florence, SC · 2 counties · 199,964 residents · 1,361.12 sq mi
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Florence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,870.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
199,964
+4%since 2000
from 193,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
173K182K191K200K209K1990201020202024Florence
2024200K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,711
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,728 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,495
+47%since 2000
from $17,320 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,870
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,678 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+36%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(102,842)
Black41.1%(82,263)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5,679)
Asian1.3%(2,599)
Other2%(4,004)
Diversity Score69.2%(138,335)
Segregation Score33.6%(67,237)
Diversity Score
69
+11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 199,964 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Florence, SC?

The typical household in Florence, SC earns about $45,711 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 $124,870, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Florence, SC?

About 22.1% 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 18.6% 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 23,769 residents, a change of about 13 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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