Florence, SC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Florence

Neighborhood

Florence, SC

Country Club Forest / Wren Creek

Cypress Point / South Park

Enchanted Meadows / Benson Acres

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

Demographics of Florence

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.4%

Households with Children

30.1%

School Enrollment K-12

5,274

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.1%
Working Age (35-54): 23.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.6%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

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: 11.7%
High School / GED: 25.8%
Some College or Associate's: 32.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.4%

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: 16.2%
Single Parents: 13.9%
Couples & Adults: 31.6%
Living Alone: 38.2%

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: 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
Asian: 3.2%
Black or African American: 49.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
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: 46.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 52.9%

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: 64.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.9%
Caribbean: 1.2%
Other Black: 33.2%

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: 69.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.9%

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: 93.7%
Spanish: 3.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.1%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.5%

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: 3.7%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.9%
High School (9-12): 5.1%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 75.4%

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