Florence County, SC Demographics
What is the population of Florence County?
There are 144,144 residents in Florence County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 47.09% are males and 52.91% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.75% of the resident pool in Florence County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.86%. Additionally, 1.39% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 129,946 people in Florence County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 144,144 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 67,880 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 76,264 | -0.3% |
Male Population 47.09%
Female Population 52.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -2.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 139,458 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,687 | 16.3% |
| Not Citizen | 1,999 | -7.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.75%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.86%
Not Citizen 1.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 324 | 30.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,324 | -13.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,657 | -8.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,502 | 20.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 129,946 | -0.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.23%
Moved from Same County 4.43%
Moved from Same State 2.56%
Moved from Different State 1.75%
Same House as Last Year 91.03%
What are the employment statistics in Florence County?
White-collar workers make up 75.32% of the working population in Florence County, while blue-collar employees account for 24.68%. There are also 11,980 entrepreneurs in Florence County (9.6% of the workforce); 82,098 workers employed in private companies (65.8%); and 19,984 people working in governmental institutions (16.02%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 93,976 | 98.0% |
| Blue Collar | 30,792 | 94.6% |
White Collar 75.32%
Blue Collar 24.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 11,980 | 119.9% |
| Private Companies | 82,098 | 95.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 19,984 | 99.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 10,706 | 85.8% |
Self Employees 9.6%
Private Companies 65.8%
Governmental Workers 16.02%
Not for Profit Companies 8.58%
How many households are there in Florence County?
There are a total of 55,481 households in Florence County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.65% of these Florence County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.35%. Additionally, 29.47% of households have children and 70.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 55,481 | 0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.8% |
| Family Households | 35,313 | -0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 20,168 | 0.5% |
Family Households 63.65%
Non-Family Households 36.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 16,351 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 39,130 | 0.5% |
Households with Children 29.47%
Households without Children 70.53%
What are the median and average incomes in Florence County?
The average annual household income in Florence County is $71,043, while the median household income sits at $53,390 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $76,909, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $57,708. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,134 and $35,625, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,043 | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income | $53,390 | -5.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 25,504 | 2.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 114,127 | -1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Florence County?
There are 64,871 housing units in Florence County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 55,481 occupied housing units in Florence County, 65.03% are owner-occupied, while 34.97% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 52.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $154,900. In general, housing costs reach $736 per month in Florence County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 64,871 | 0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,154 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,449 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,046 | -6.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7,211 | -7.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10,298 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,179 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,240 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,902 | 8.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,672 | 16.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 720 | 67.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 55,481 | 0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 36,079 | -0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 19,402 | 0.4% |
Owner Occupied 65.03%
Renter Occupied 34.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 18,961 | -2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 17,118 | 2.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $154,900 | -4.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $103,500 | 6.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $736 | 10.5% |
With Mortgage 52.55%
Without Mortgage 47.45%
What is the level of education in Florence County?
Approximately 43.54% of the population in Florence County holds a high school degree (that's 47,933 residents), while 21.5% have attained a college certificate (23,671 locals) and 13.4% have a bachelor's degree (14,756 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,346 | -7.2% |
| Some High School | 47,933 | -2.0% |
| Some College | 23,671 | -20.6% |
| Associate Degree | 11,589 | -0.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,756 | -2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,785 | 1.1% |
No High School 3.04%
Some High School 43.54%
Some College 21.5%
Associate Degree 10.53%
Bachelor's Degree 13.4%
Graduate Degree 7.98%
What is the marital status of Florence County residents?
A total of 41,734 people in Florence County have never been married (which represents 34.91% of the total population), while 53,774 of them are wedded (44.98%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,267 (2.73%) and 12,122 (10.14%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 41,734 | 0.0% |
| Married | 53,774 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 3,267 | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 8,653 | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 12,122 | -1.0% |
Never Married 34.91%
Married 44.98%
Separated 2.73%
Widowed 7.24%
Divorced 10.14%
What are the most common means of transportation in Florence County?
The top three means of transportation people in Florence County use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 55,823 residents commute by car, 389 prefer going to work by walking and 131 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 55,823 | -1.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 91 | -18.8% |
| Railroad | 3 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 44 | -55.1% |
| Motorcycle | 2 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 131 | -28.0% |
| Walk | 389 | 1.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Florence County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29114 | 1,815 | 668 | $49,000 | $60,690 |
| 29161 | 10,114 | 4,219 | $47,923 | $65,848 |
| 29501 | 47,259 | 18,400 | $70,618 | $93,311 |
| 29505 | 23,953 | 9,661 | $64,194 | $80,056 |
| 29506 | 20,323 | 7,100 | $38,441 | $64,151 |
| 29530 | 2,769 | 957 | $55,625 | $61,057 |
| 29541 | 10,213 | 3,692 | $53,390 | $69,348 |
| 29555 | 5,804 | 1,911 | $61,144 | $70,082 |
| 29560 | 12,284 | 5,336 | $45,421 | $68,163 |
| 29583 | 5,318 | 1,876 | $40,000 | $82,296 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.