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Florence, South Carolina

Introduction to Florence, South Carolina

Florence, South Carolina, in Florence county, is 74 miles E of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 94 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina.There are 30,248 residents in the city.

Florence History

Florence was established in 1719; however, development began only after the arrival of railroads. The area's early settlers practiced mostly subsistence farming. The Wilmington and Manchester Railroad and the Northeastern Railroad arrived in the area in the mid-19th century. In fact, the city was named for the eldest daughter of General William Wallace Harllee, president of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad. The city became a major medical center in the 20th century.

Florence and nearby Attractions

  • Florence Museum of Art
  • War Between the States Museum
  • Indigo Museum
  • Woods Bay State Natural Area
  • Browntown Museum
  • Moore Memorial Museum

Things To Do In Florence

While staying in Florence, you can explore the city's history by visiting the Florence Public Library and Florence Museum of Art, Science, and History. The city also has several other museums such as the War Between the States Museum, Browntown Museum, and Indigo Museum. Some of the local parks are Chase Park, Maple Park, Jeffries Creek Park, and Timrod Park. Visitors can enjoy shopping at the Hallmark Square Shopping Center, Florence Plaza Shopping Center, Florence Mall Shopping Center, and South Park Shopping Center.

Florence Transportation

Florence Regional Airport is nearby.

Florence Higher Education

Francis Marion University, Betty Stevens Cosmetology Institute, and Florence Darlington Technical College are some of the local colleges and university.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFlorence Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Florence Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Florence Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 14%Florence Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Florence Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Florence College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Florence, SC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens85
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women69
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men38
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income38
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use610
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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