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Florence, KY

Founded 1830Boone CountyElev. 282 m
Population
32,334
Median home
$196,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Florence

With about 32,334 residents, Florence is one of Kentucky's notable places. Florence was founded in 1830 and sits in Boone County. The median age is 40.5 and the median household income is $68,508. Homes carry a median value of $196,200, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.3%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
32,334
Median age
40.5
Median household income
$68,508
Per-capita income
$38,133
Poverty rate
9.7%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
Unemployment
2.7%
Avg. commute
23.8 min
Work from home
8.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.3%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Black6%
Asian3.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.4%
Production, transportation & material moving22.4%
Sales & office20.7%
Service15.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$196,200
Median gross rent
$1,199/mo
Owner-occupied
59.3%
Median year built
1985
Households
14,030
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Florence has 9 public schools5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading45%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Boone County High SchoolHighGrades 912
RISE AcademyHighGrades 612
Ockerman Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Rector A. Jones Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
A M Yealey Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Erpenbeck Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Florence Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Hillard Collins Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Ockerman Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime61% below national
Florence149
Kentucky232
United States386
19% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime127% above national
Florence4,438
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
3% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Florence Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Florence.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Boone County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Florence is in Boone County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Florence was founded in 1830 and sits in Boone County. Elevation ~282 m.

Map of Florence
Florence, KY
Where Florence is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownFlorence
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Blankenbeker, Clinton, HouseFlorence Fire StationFlorence HotelHopeful Lutheran ChurchDelehunty, John, HouseGoodridge, Virginia Corey, HouseRouse, Dr. Gladys, Office and House
Notable people from Florence
Shaun AlexanderCurtis Gates LloydKenny PriceOwen Thomas Rouse
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Nearby cities
Erlanger (4 mi)Independence (6 mi)Covington (7 mi)Newport (11 mi)Fort Thomas (12 mi)Alexandria (14 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Florence, KY (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Florence, Kentucky.

Mary Ruth Harrison-Snyder, 70
Florence · Boone County · 41042
AKA Mary Ruth Snyder, Mary Harrison
Jason D Smith, 48
Florence · Boone County · 41042
AKA Jason D Smith, Jason Dwayne Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Florence — frequently asked

What is the population of Florence, Kentucky?
Florence has a population of about 32,334, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Florence?
The median home value in Florence is $196,200, and the median gross rent is $1,199/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Florence safe? What is the crime rate?
Florence Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 149 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Florence face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Boone County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Florence?
Florence has 9 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Florence?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Florence. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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