Florence, MS Demographics
A map of Florence's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,781 | 82.7% |
Black | 608 | 13.3% |
Multiracial | 108 | 2.4% |
Hispanic | 55 | 1.2% |
Asian | 10 | 0.2% |
Native American/Other | 10 | 0.2% |
Florence, Mississippi had a population of 4,572 in 2020. It was 82.7% White, 13.3% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Florence, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Florence is the 75th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Florence's White Population
3,781 residents of Florence identify as White, or 82.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Florence considerably larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Florence is ranked #91 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Florence is more White than neighboring Richland (66.9% White), Pearl (62.2% White), and Byram (25.2% White). Florence is less White than neighboring Cleary (89% White), and Robinhood (86.6% White).
Florence's Black Population
608 residents of Florence identify as Black, or 13.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Florence considerably less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Florence is ranked #318 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Florence is more Black than neighboring Cleary (6.2% Black), and Robinhood (2.9% Black). Florence is less Black than neighboring Richland (19.9% Black), Pearl (26.7% Black), and Byram (71% Black).
Florence's Asian Population
10 residents of Florence identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Florence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Florence is ranked #192 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Florence is less Asian than neighboring Richland (2.3% Asian), Pearl (1.2% Asian), Robinhood (0.3% Asian), and Byram (0.7% Asian).
Florence's Hispanic Population
55 residents of Florence identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Florence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Florence is ranked #303 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Florence is more Hispanic than neighboring Byram (0.9% Hispanic). Florence is less Hispanic than neighboring Richland (8.4% Hispanic), Pearl (5.7% Hispanic), and Robinhood (4.4% Hispanic).
Florence's Native American/Other Population
10 residents of Florence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Florence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Florence is ranked #261 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Florence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cleary (0.4% Native American/Other), Pearl (0.9% Native American/Other), Robinhood (0.5% Native American/Other), and Byram (0.3% Native American/Other).
Florence's Multiracial Population
108 residents of Florence identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Florence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Florence is ranked #217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Florence is more Multiracial than neighboring Richland (2.3% Multiracial), and Byram (1.8% Multiracial). Florence is less Multiracial than neighboring Cleary (3% Multiracial), Pearl (3.5% Multiracial), and Robinhood (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.