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Florence, Kentucky


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Florence, Kentucky

Florence, Kentucky, in Boone county, is 14 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is in the Cincinnati area. There are 23,551 residents in Florence.

The People and Families of Florence

In Florence, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florence had a median family income of $52,160.

Political Inclinations

Florence folks tended to give their money ($20,810) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Florence Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Florence that were owner-occupied was 52%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Florence.

Commuting

In Florence, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Florence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%Florence Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Florence Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Florence Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Florence, KY

Comparing Florence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men79
Racial Diversity58
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size47
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty58
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime21

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