Florence, Alabama Population 2022
Florence is a city located in Lauderdale County Alabama. Florence has a 2020 population of 41,091. It is also the county seat of Lauderdale County. Florence is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 3.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 39,571 in 2010.
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 Florencewas:
- 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%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Florence Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Florence Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$31,387
Average Earnings
$38,055
Average Male
$27,023
Average Female
Florence Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 13 | NaN% |
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 Multiple, with 17.94% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Florence Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
10.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
66.05%
Born in Florence
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41,091 | 98 | 0.24% |
| 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% |