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Florence, Texas

Florence, Texas, in Williamson county, is 19 miles S of Killeen, Texas (center to center) and 39 miles N of Austin, Texas. The city is in the Austin - San Marcos area. There are 1,054 residents in Florence.

The People and Families of Florence

In Florence, about 58% of adults are married. The faces of Florence are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Males are more numerous in Florence than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Florence had a median family income of $42,059.

Political Inclinations

Florence folks tended to give their money ($2,300) 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 69%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Florence, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Florence Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Florence, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity94
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better57
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Affordability of Rents34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime35
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