City · Alabama
Florence, Alabama
Florence, city, in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Florence had 42,581 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 40,184 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 41,701 (±38). GEOID 0126896.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,581
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,184 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,701 ±38
Median household income
$52,174
±$3,040 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$196,300
±$14,419 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$820
±$29 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Florence and what county is it in?
Florence is a city in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It covers 27.1 square miles of land, 1,484 residents per square mile in 2020.
Florence is in the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Florence, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,581 people lived in Florence on July 1, 2025, up 6.0% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020 Census counted 40,184 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 41,701 (±38).
| Measure | Florence | Lauderdale County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,701 ±38 | 95,830 | +1,392 |
| Households | 17,745 ±521 | 39,258 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.07 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,139 ±474 | 44,936 | no clear change |
Florence's population since 2000
From 36,264 in 2000 to 42,581 in 2025: up 17.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Florence as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Florence?
The median resident of Florence is 35.1 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.7%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Florence | Lauderdale County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 ±1.5 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2% ±1.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5% ±1.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Male | 45.4% ±1.2 pts | 48.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.8% ±1.8 pts | 82.1% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.7% ±1.3 pts | 9.0% | −4.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.6% | +1.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2% ±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.1 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0% ±1.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4% ±1.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±1.5 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.5% ±2.7 pts | 29.8% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.6% ±1.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.2% ±2.5 pts | 85.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Florence earn?
Half of Florence's 17,745 households earn less than $52,174 a year (±$3,040), against $62,649 in Lauderdale County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $49,875 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Florence | Lauderdale County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,174 ±$3,040 | $62,649 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,498 ±$4,340 | $84,306 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,735 ±$1,790 | $35,993 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9% ±2.5 pts | 12.2% | −3.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.2% ±6.0 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.2% ±2.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±1.4 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±2.2 pts | 85.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Florence?
Owners occupy 52.1% of Florence's occupied homes and renters 47.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $196,300 by its owner (±$14,419). The median renter pays $820 a month including utilities, and 30.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Florence | Lauderdale County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $196,300 ±$14,419 | $200,300 | +$21,049 |
| Median gross rent | $820 ±$29 | $838 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.9% ±5.4 pts | 28.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,185 ±$43 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.1% ±3.0 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.9% ±3.0 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 20,139 ±474 | 44,936 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% ±2.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.3% ±2.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±1.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9% ±1.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Florence building?
Builders took permits for 287 new housing units in Florence in 2025 (84 in single-family houses), 6.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Florence work and get to work?
77.4% of Florence's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Florence | Lauderdale County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5% ±2.5 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4% ±2.8 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9% ±2.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±1.6 pts | 7.8% | +6.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min ±1.2 | 25.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Florence?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Florence, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $17,656 (Tract 103) to $71,364 (Tract 111.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110Lauderdale County | 5,077 | $46,118 |
| Tract 109.02Lauderdale County | 4,150 | $40,809 |
| Tract 111.01Lauderdale County | 6,518 | $62,124 |
| Tract 104Lauderdale County | 3,816 | $41,385 |
| Tract 109.01Lauderdale County | 3,910 | $51,289 |
| Tract 115.04Lauderdale County | 4,756 | $61,875 |
| Tract 108Lauderdale County | 3,376 | $40,642 |
| Tract 111.02Lauderdale County | 3,934 | $71,364 |
| Tract 106Lauderdale County | 2,476 | $54,757 |
| Tract 101Lauderdale County | 2,284 | $28,110 |
| Tract 102Lauderdale County | 2,092 | $30,000 |
| Tract 107Lauderdale County | 1,532 | $24,269 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Florence) · Census block assignment files
How does Florence compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Florence is the 974th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 11th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Florence ranks 180th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 11th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 68th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st | 311 |
| Median household income | 180th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 137th | 311 |
| Median home value | 120th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 159th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 135th | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th | 295 |
| Median age | 246th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 289th | 310 |
| Work from home | 64th | 138 |
| Travel time to work | 298th | 310 |
Florence's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Florence with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Florence?
4 of the 57 figures for Florence on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Florence are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Florence.