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Florence, SC


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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.

The People and Families of Florence

In Florence, about 44% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Florence.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florence had a median family income of $42,250. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Florence.

Political Inclinations

Florence folks tended to give their money ($322,325) 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 62%. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Florence, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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