State
County
Land Area (mi²)
26.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,548.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.24%
Growth Since 2010
4.26%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
148,694
World Population Review
Florence, Alabama Population 2021
40,993
Florence is a city located in Lauderdale County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Lauderdale County. With a 2020 population of 40,993, it is the 11th largest city in Alabama and the 952nd largest city in the United States . Florence is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,319 in 2010. Florence reached it's highest population of 40,993 in 2021. Spanning over 27 miles, Florence has a population density of 1,548 people per square mile.
The average household income in Florence is $57,396 with a poverty rate of 21.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $643 per month, and the median house value is $142,400. The median age in Florence is 35.5 years, 34.1 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
Florence Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Florence was:
- White: 76.55%
- Black or African American: 20.13%
- Two or more races: 1.58%
- Asian: 0.91%
- Other race: 0.37%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
The current population of Florence, Alabama is 40,993 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 40,699.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 39,319.
Florence, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 148,694 | 362 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 148,332 | 362 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 147,970 | 362 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 147,608 | 349 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 147,259 | 337 | 0.23% |
| 2016 | 146,922 | 46 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 146,876 | -586 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 147,462 | 232 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 147,230 | -2 | -0.00% |
| 2012 | 147,232 | 86 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 147,146 | -115 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 147,261 | 0.00% |
Florence Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,858 | 76.55% |
| Black or African American | 8,113 | 20.13% |
| Two or More Races | 637 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 366 | 0.91% |
| Some Other Race | 149 | 0.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 124 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.15% |
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Florence Population by Race
Florence Population Pyramid $2021
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Florence Population by Age
Florence Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17,475 | 2.2 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 7,757 | 1.29 | 37.9 |
| Married | 6,774 | 2.88 | 75.6 |
| Female | 2,443 | 3.03 | 35.7 |
| Male | 501 | 2.88 | 35.1 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
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Florence Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,036 | 3.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,479 | 9.45% |
| High School Graduate | 7,375 | 28.12% |
| Some College | 6,310 | 24.06% |
| Associates Degree | 1,652 | 6.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,556 | 17.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,822 | 10.76% |
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Florence Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Florence Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,097 | 17,742 | 5,964 |
| Black | 4,853 | 4,056 | 1,074 |
| Hispanic | 692 | 416 | 115 |
| 2+ Races | 225 | 212 | 121 |
| Asian | 195 | 153 | 95 |
| Native American | 124 | 92 | 34 |
| Other Race | 119 | 60 | 8 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.78%.
Florence Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,387
Average Earnings
$38,055
Average Male
$27,023
Average Female
Florence Earnings by Educational Attainment
Florence Language by Age
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Florence Language
94.73% of Florence residents speak only English, while 5.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.58% of the population.
Florence Language
Florence Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,213 | 5,228 | 18.53% |
| Black | 7,675 | 2,420 | 31.53% |
| Hispanic | 1,555 | 410 | 26.37% |
| Multiple | 591 | 106 | 17.94% |
| Asian | 267 | 64 | 23.97% |
| Native | 114 | 47 | 41.23% |
| Other | 149 | 13 | 8.72% |
21.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.80%
Male Poverty Rate
24.21%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Florence
The race most likely to be in poverty in Florence is Native, with 41.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Florence is Other, with 8.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.46%.
Florence Poverty
Florence Poverty Rate by Education
Florence Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Florence Married by Age and Sex
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Florence Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Florence Marital Status by Race
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Florence Marital Status
Florence Veterans by War
Florence Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,133 | 8.30% |
| Black | 320 | 5.28% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 28.92% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.62% |
Florence Veterans by Race
Florence Veterans by Education
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10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
Florence Veterans by Education
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55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Florence Employment by Age
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Florence Employment by Race
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Florence Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.91%
Native Born
3.09%
Foreign Born
2.20%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.91% of Florence residents were born in the United States, with 66.05% having been born in Alabama. 2.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Florence Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,993 | 98 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 40,895 | 98 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 40,797 | 98 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 40,699 | 620 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 40,079 | 83 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 39,996 | 41 | 0.10% |
| 2015 | 39,955 | -277 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 40,232 | 224 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 40,008 | 230 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 39,778 | 198 | 0.50% |
| 2011 | 39,580 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 39,571 | 3,307 | 0.88% |
| 2000 | 36,264 | -162 | -0.04% |
| 1990 | 36,426 | -603 | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 37,029 | 2,998 | 0.85% |
| 1970 | 34,031 | 2,382 | 0.73% |
| 1960 | 31,649 | 7,770 | 2.86% |
| 1950 | 23,879 | 8,836 | 4.73% |
| 1940 | 15,043 | 3,314 | 2.52% |
| 1930 | 11,729 | 1,200 | 1.09% |
| 1920 | 10,529 | 3,840 | 4.64% |
| 1910 | 6,689 | 211 | 0.32% |
| 1900 | 6,478 | 466 | 0.75% |
| 1890 | 6,012 | 0.00% |