Florence County, SC

County

Cities in Florence County

Neighborhoods in Florence County

Neighborhood

Florence, SC

Enchanted Meadows / Benson Acres

East View Estates / Tara Hills

Whitehall / Old Court

South Point / Alligator Lake

Evergreen / Effingham

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Florence

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

24.4%

Households with Children

30.1%

School Enrollment K-12

16,312

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.1%
Working Age (35-54): 24.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.0%
High School / GED: 32.5%
Some College or Associate's: 31.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.1%
Single Parents: 13.1%
Couples & Adults: 33.7%
Living Alone: 36.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 42.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 57.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.2%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.3%
Caribbean: 0.6%
Other Black: 40.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.5%
Spanish: 2.6%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 5.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources