Florence is a city located in Boone County Kentucky. Florence has a 2024 population of 33,202. Florence is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 32,060 in 2020.
The average household income in Florence is $83,578 with a poverty rate of 7.65%. The median age in Florence is 39.3 years: 36.6 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Florence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,792 | 83.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,922 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 1,421 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 1,017 | 3.17% |
| Other race | 903 | 2.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,760 | 2.3 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 5,922 | 1.18 | 36 | 64 |
| Married | 5,024 | 3.12 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 2,212 | 3.26 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Male | 602 | 2.87 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
3
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,182 | 5.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,872 | 8.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,733 | 16.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,277 | 10.13% |
| High School Graduate | 7,533 | 33.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 531 | 2.36% |
| Some College | 5,360 | 23.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,987 | 17,847 | 4,861 |
| Black | 1,275 | 1,149 | 337 |
| 2+ Races | 822 | 788 | 140 |
| Hispanic | 800 | 507 | 177 |
| Asian | 791 | 653 | 527 |
| Other Race | 542 | 295 | 122 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,594 | $73,833 | $48,221 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,981 | $80,692 | $66,842 |
| High School Graduate | $37,909 | $39,118 | $34,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,784 | $50,272 | $33,029 |
| Overall | $47,150 | $54,987 | $42,009 |
| Some College | $45,767 | $54,286 | $40,957 |
$47,150
Average Earnings
$54,987
Average Male
$42,009
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.02% of Florence residents speak only English, while 9.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,889 | 1,824 | 7.05% |
| Black | 1,891 | 384 | 20.31% |
| Asian | 1,017 | 160 | 15.73% |
| Other | 903 | 27 | 2.99% |
| Hispanic | 1,496 | 15 | 1% |
| Multiple | 1,409 | 10 | 0.71% |
7.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.53%
Male Poverty Rate
6.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Florence is Black, with 20.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Florence is Multiple, with 0.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.09% |
| Some College | 8.12% |
| High School | 7.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.12% |
| Female Employed | 4.19% |
| Male Employed | 1.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,591 | $95,947 |
| Households | $67,352 | $83,578 |
| Married Families | $102,443 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,487 | $61,966 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,297
Number of Veterans
2,004
Male Veterans
293
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 825 |
| First Gulf War | 469 |
| Second Gulf War | 389 |
| World War II | 91 |
| Korea | 66 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 680 |
| 75+ | 514 |
| 35 to 54 | 460 |
| 55 to 64 | 400 |
| 18 to 34 | 243 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,245 | 10.59% |
| Black | 28 | 2.02% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 2.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.71%
Born in Florence
91.62%
Native Born
8.38%
Foreign Born
5.67%
Non Citizen
2.7%
Naturalized
91.62% of Florence residents were born in the United States, with 47.71% having been born in Kentucky. 5.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 34,630 | 285 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 34,345 | 286 | 0.84% |
| 2027 | 34,059 | 286 | 0.85% |
| 2026 | 33,773 | 285 | 0.85% |
| 2025 | 33,488 | 286 | 0.86% |
| 2024 | 33,202 | 285 | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 32,917 | 314 | 0.96% |
| 2022 | 32,603 | 272 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 32,331 | 271 | 0.85% |
| 2020 | 32,060 | -966 | -2.92% |
| 2019 | 33,026 | 396 | 1.21% |
| 2018 | 32,630 | 179 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 32,451 | 348 | 1.08% |
| 2016 | 32,103 | 318 | 1% |
| 2015 | 31,785 | 358 | 1.14% |
| 2014 | 31,427 | 394 | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 31,033 | 386 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 30,647 | 409 | 1.35% |
| 2011 | 30,238 | 570 | 1.92% |
| 2010 | 29,668 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,551 | 4,927 | 26.46% |
| 1990 | 18,624 | 3,038 | 19.49% |
| 1980 | 15,586 | 3,925 | 33.66% |
| 1970 | 11,661 | 5,813 | 99.4% |
| 1960 | 5,848 | 5,048 | 631% |
| 1940 | 800 | -33,830 | -97.69% |