County · South Carolina
Florence County, South Carolina
Florence County, South Carolina. Florence County had 138,504 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 10 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 36 census tracts. GEOID 45041.
Florence County is one of the 2 counties of the Florence, SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
138,504
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 137,059 · ACS 2020-2024: 137,117
Median household income
$58,305
±$2,979 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$177,900
±$7,891 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$954
±$29 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Florence County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 137,059 residents in Florence County. The Census Bureau estimates 138,504 for July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 137,117 over 801 square miles of land.
| Measure | Florence County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 137,117 | 5,296,225 | −1,358 |
| Households | 52,856±752 | 2,117,989 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53±0.04 | 2.44 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 62,090±48 | 2,443,039 | +1,344 |
Florence County's population since 2000
From 125,761 in 2000 to 138,504 in 2025: up 10.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Florence County?
Florence County holds 10 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Florence with 41,231 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Florence | 39,899 | $56,143 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake City | 5,903 | $33,600 |
| Timmonsville | 2,099 | $34,630 |
| Johnsonville | 1,378 | $44,830 |
| Pamplico | 1,061 | $34,545 |
| Quinby | 915 | $66,458 |
| Coward | 748 | $35,375 |
| Scranton | 648 | $27,344 |
| Olanta | 550 | $54,464 |
| DanwoodGEOID 4518475 | 453 | $100,278 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Florence County?
The median resident of Florence County is 39.4 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 49.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 42.9%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Florence County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.4 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 7.4% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 49.1%±0.2 pts | 61.9% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 42.9%±0.5 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5%±0.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±0.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±0.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3%±0.8 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0%±0.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.4%±1.3 pts | 32.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Florence County's 52,856 households earn less than $58,305 a year (±$2,979), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $57,914 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Florence County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,305±$2,979 | $69,324 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,478±$3,035 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,071±$1,213 | $39,236 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7%±1.3 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.4%±3.1 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1%±1.3 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3%±1.4 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 64.5% of Florence County's occupied homes and renters 35.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $177,900 by its owner (±$7,891). The median renter pays $954 a month including utilities, and 45.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Florence County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $177,900±$7,891 | $259,000 | +$15,571 |
| Median gross rent | $954±$29 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.1%±3.5 pts | 42.8% | +8.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,354±$42 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.5%±1.8 pts | 71.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 62,090±48 | 2,443,039 | +1,344 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3%±1.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.9%±1.5 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.7%±1.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 697 new housing units across Florence County in 2025 (553 single-family), 5.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Florence County get to work?
79.4% of Florence County's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Florence County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6%±1.1 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4%±2.1 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±1.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1%±1.3 pts | 11.5% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min±0.8 | 25.6 min | −1.5 min |
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 are Florence County's census tracts?
Florence County is divided into 36 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,361 (Tract 7) to $100,347 (Tract 15.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Florence County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 46 |
| Median household income | 22nd of 46 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 46 |
| Median age | 37th of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.