Florence, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Florence, South Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
38,535
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
16.9%
Median Home
$155,000
Median Income
$51,073
Median Rent
$776
Florence SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
9
Safety
2
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8.5
Florence, SC Crime Report
2,952
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
7,648.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
226.01%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Florence / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,952 | 7,648.3 | 3,251.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 562 | 1,456.1 | 530.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 12 | 31.1 | 10.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 72 | 186.5 | 59.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 463 | 1,199.6 | 420.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,390 | 6,192.2 | 2,721.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 322 | 834.3 | 448.0 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,812 | 4,694.7 | 1,991.0 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 256 | 663.3 | 282.1 | 246.0 |
Florence, SC Cost Of Living
92
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 | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Health | 71 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 126 | 105 | 100 | |
Florence, SC Photos
Rankings for Florence in South Carolina
Map Of Florence, SC
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Population over time in Florence
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 38,535 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 37,802 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 37,840 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 38,221 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 38,000 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 37,512 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 37,306 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 36,961 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 36,526 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 36,017 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Florence
| Race | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.6% | 63.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 48.4% | 26.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 5.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Florence
| Gender | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Florence for adults over 25
| Education | Florence | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 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 | 10.1% | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.8% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.7% | 13.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 5.1% | 8.3% |
