Florence is a city located in Rankin County Mississippi. Florence has a 2024 population of 4,809. Florence is currently growing at a rate of 1.18% annually and its population has increased by 4.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,583 in 2020.
The average household income in Florence is $85,949 with a poverty rate of 11.91%. The median age in Florence is 33.9 years: 26.9 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Florence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,154 | 89.39% |
| Black or African American | 469 | 10.09% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.32% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,643 | 2.82 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 985 | 3.26 | 79.5 | 20.5 |
| Non Family | 365 | 1.1 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 247 | 3.26 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 46 | 4.54 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 6.06% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 13.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 480 | 16.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 243 | 8.56% |
| High School Graduate | 891 | 31.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 2.75% |
| Some College | 594 | 20.92% |
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 | 2,592 | 2,350 | 614 |
| Black | 224 | 216 | 109 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 48.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,980 | $52,155 | $46,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,404 | $66,169 | $56,474 |
| High School Graduate | $35,809 | $0 | $24,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,250 | $49,071 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,022 | $51,221 | $38,911 |
| Some College | $47,910 | $50,893 | $41,377 |
$48,022
Average Earnings
$51,221
Average Male
$38,911
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.66% of Florence residents speak only English, while 0.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 452 | 336 | 74.34% |
| White | 4,150 | 215 | 5.18% |
11.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.86%
Male Poverty Rate
10.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Florence is Black, with 74.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Florence is White, with 5.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.48% |
| Some College | 9.22% |
| High School | 2.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.79% |
| Female Employed | 6.66% |
| Male Employed | 5.22% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,717 | $91,787 |
| Households | $86,406 | $85,949 |
| Married Families | $102,326 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,419 | $62,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
67.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
230
Number of Veterans
230
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 126 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 82 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 222 | 7.83% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 88.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.1%
Labor Force Participation
71.4%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
84.79%
Born in Florence
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Florence residents were born in the United States, with 84.79% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,093 | 57 | 1.13% |
| 2028 | 5,036 | 57 | 1.14% |
| 2027 | 4,979 | 56 | 1.14% |
| 2026 | 4,923 | 57 | 1.17% |
| 2025 | 4,866 | 57 | 1.19% |
| 2024 | 4,809 | 56 | 1.18% |
| 2023 | 4,753 | 49 | 1.04% |
| 2022 | 4,704 | 67 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 4,637 | 54 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 4,583 | 101 | 2.25% |
| 2019 | 4,482 | 52 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 4,430 | 27 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 4,403 | 25 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 4,378 | 42 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 4,336 | 53 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 4,283 | 44 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 4,239 | 18 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 4,221 | 30 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 4,191 | 61 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 4,130 | 0 | 0% |