Florence County Demographics
A map of Florence County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 69,021 | 50.4% |
Black | 56,877 | 41.5% |
Hispanic | 4,283 | 3.1% |
Multiracial | 3,827 | 2.8% |
Asian | 2,309 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 742 | 0.5% |
Florence County, South Carolina had a population of 137,059 in 2020. It was 50.4% White, 41.5% Black, 1.7% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Florence County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Florence County is the 13th most populous county of the 46 counties in South Carolina.
Florence County's White Population
69,021 residents of Florence County identify as White, or 50.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Florence County slightly less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Florence County is ranked #31 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Florence County is more White than neighboring Marion County (38% White), Williamsburg County (32.2% White), Dillon County (45.9% White), and Lee County (34.6% White). Florence County is less White than neighboring Darlington County (53.8% White).
Florence County's Black Population
56,877 residents of Florence County identify as Black, or 41.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Florence County larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Florence County is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Florence County is more Black than neighboring Darlington County (40.4% Black). Florence County is less Black than neighboring Marion County (56% Black), Williamsburg County (63.1% Black), Dillon County (44.9% Black), and Lee County (60.8% Black).
Florence County's Asian Population
2,309 residents of Florence County identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Florence County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Florence County is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Florence County is more Asian than neighboring Marion County (0.4% Asian), Darlington County (0.5% Asian), Williamsburg County (0.5% Asian), Dillon County (0.2% Asian), and Lee County (0.2% Asian).
Florence County's Hispanic Population
4,283 residents of Florence County identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Florence County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Florence County is ranked #30 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Florence County is more Hispanic than neighboring Marion County (2.4% Hispanic), Darlington County (2.2% Hispanic), Williamsburg County (2% Hispanic), Dillon County (3% Hispanic), and Lee County (1.8% Hispanic).
Florence County's Native American/Other Population
742 residents of Florence County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Florence County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Florence County is ranked #33 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Florence County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Darlington County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lee County (0.4% Native American/Other). Florence County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dillon County (2.4% Native American/Other).
Florence County's Multiracial Population
3,827 residents of Florence County identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Florence County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 46 counties in South Carolina, Florence County is ranked #32 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Florence County is more Multiracial than neighboring Marion County (2.7% Multiracial), Williamsburg County (1.8% Multiracial), and Lee County (2.2% Multiracial). Florence County is less Multiracial than neighboring Dillon County (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.