Florence, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
HomeSnacks is reader-supported. When you click through real estate links on our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.
Florence, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
38,487
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
19.1%
Median Home
$158,600
Median Income
$49,525
Median Rent
$780
Florence SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
2
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Florence, SC Crime Report
2,943
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
7,818.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
215.70%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Florence / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,943 | 7,818.8 | 3,451.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 447 | 1,187.6 | 511.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 7 | 18.6 | 9.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 58 | 154.1 | 64.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 353 | 937.8 | 390.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,496 | 6,631.2 | 2,940.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 388 | 1,030.8 | 533.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,909 | 5,071.7 | 2,116.1 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 199 | 528.7 | 290.8 | 219.9 |
Florence, SC Cost Of Living
94
Florence's Overall Cost Of Living
Florence's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Florence | South Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 75 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 107 | 100 | |
Florence, SC Photos
Rankings for Florence in South Carolina
Map Of Florence, SC
Best Places Around Florence
1
Camden, SC
Population 7,100
2
Laurinburg, NC
Population 15,119
3
Sumter, SC
Population 39,800
4
Hartsville, SC
Population 7,616
5
Conway, SC
Population 23,838
6
Bennettsville, SC
Population 8,062
7
Darlington, SC
Population 6,043
8
Hamlet, NC
Population 6,331
9
Marion, SC
Population 6,466
10
Cheraw, SC
Population 5,657
Population over time in Florence
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 38,487 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 37,802 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 37,840 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 38,221 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 38,000 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 37,512 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 37,306 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 36,961 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 36,526 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 36,017 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Florence
| Race | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.4% | 63.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 47.2% | 26.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 5.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Florence
| Gender | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Florence for adults over 25
| Education | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Florence, South Carolina
| Income | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.7% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
