Florence, SC

With about 40,205 residents, Florence is one of South Carolina's notable places. Florence sits in Florence County. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $56,433. Homes carry a median value of $189,800, and about 60% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (49.5%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

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

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

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

Florence has 23 public schools — 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high.

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

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

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.

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

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

Florence sits in Florence County. Elevation ~42 m.