Florence, SC Demographics

A map of Florence's Population by Race

Florence, South Carolina had a population of 39,899 in 2020. It was 45.0% White, 46.7% Black, 2.3% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.8% 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 475 places in South Carolina, Florence is the 10th 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

17,943 residents of Florence identify as White, or 45.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Florence less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Florence is ranked #326 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Florence is more White than neighboring Quinby (24.8% White), Darlington (34.6% White), and Timmonsville (11.2% White). Florence is less White than neighboring Danwood (90.1% White), and Coward (74.1% White).

Florence's Black Population

18,622 residents of Florence identify as Black, or 46.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Florence considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Florence is ranked #126 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Florence is more Black than neighboring Danwood (4.9% Black), and Coward (14.3% Black). Florence is less Black than neighboring Quinby (70.1% Black), Darlington (60.4% Black), and Timmonsville (84.4% Black).

Florence's Asian Population

923 residents of Florence identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Florence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Florence is ranked #49 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Florence is more Asian than neighboring Quinby (0.2% Asian), Danwood (0% Asian), Darlington (0.8% Asian), Timmonsville (0.2% Asian), and Coward (0.3% Asian).

Florence's Hispanic Population

1,105 residents of Florence identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Florence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Florence is ranked #271 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Florence is more Hispanic than neighboring Quinby (1.2% Hispanic), Darlington (1.8% Hispanic), and Timmonsville (1.3% Hispanic). Florence is less Hispanic than neighboring Danwood (2.9% Hispanic), and Coward (8.6% Hispanic).

Florence's Native American/Other Population

176 residents of Florence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Florence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Florence is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Florence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Quinby (0.1% Native American/Other), and Danwood (0.2% Native American/Other). Florence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coward (0.7% Native American/Other).

Florence's Multiracial Population

1,130 residents of Florence identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Florence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Florence is ranked #323 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Florence is more Multiracial than neighboring Danwood (2% Multiracial), Darlington (2.1% Multiracial), Timmonsville (2.5% Multiracial), and Coward (2.1% Multiracial). Florence is less Multiracial than neighboring Quinby (3.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.