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Florence County, Wisconsin
Florence County, Wisconsin. Florence County had 4,748 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 10 places (8 towns and townships and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 55037.
Florence County is one of the 2 counties of the Iron Mountain, MI-WI micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,748
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,558 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,646
Median household income
$61,086
±$6,720 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$173,200
±$11,510 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$750
±$225 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Florence County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,558 residents in Florence County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,748 for July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,646 over 488 square miles of land.
| Measure | Florence County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,646 | 5,914,872 | +332 |
| Households | 2,197±99 | 2,479,480 | +249 |
| Average household size | 2.09±0.09 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,638±89 | 2,778,572 | −187 |
Florence County's population since 2000
From 5,088 in 2000 to 4,748 in 2025: down 6.7%. 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: 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Florence with 2,193 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Florence (town) | 2,096 | $58,832 |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora (town), Florence County | 987 | $78,935 |
| Florence | 641 | $40,368 |
| Commonwealth (town) | 390 | $60,515 |
| Homestead (town) | 383 | $69,750 |
| Fence (town) | 183 | $51,534 |
| Fern (town)GEOID 5503725675 | 181 | $83,510 |
| Long Lake (town), Florence CountyGEOID 5503745625 | 178 | $46,042 |
| Tipler (town)GEOID 5503779975 | 160 | $44,423 |
| Long LakeGEOID 5545600 | 59 | not published |
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 55.3 years old; 15.5% are under 18 and 29.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.8%.
| Measure | Florence County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3±0.9 | 40.2 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 15.5%±0.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.3%±1.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.9%±1.5 pts | 78.6% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.3%±2.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±2.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±2.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4%±2.3 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0%±3.3 pts | 33.4% | +5.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±1.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 2,197 households earn less than $61,086 a year (±$6,720), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $64,219 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Florence County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,086±$6,720 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,199±$7,942 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,539±$4,054 | $43,373 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.3%±2.0 pts | 10.6% | −3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.5%±5.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.3%±3.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8%±3.5 pts | 90.3% | – |
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 90.9% of Florence County's occupied homes and renters 9.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 by its owner (±$11,510). The median renter pays $750 a month including utilities, and 28.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Florence County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,200±$11,510 | $266,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $750±$225 | $1,087 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.3%±11.6 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,126±$73 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.9%±2.6 pts | 67.8% | +4.7 pts |
| Housing units | 4,638±89 | 2,778,572 | −187 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3%±4.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.9%±2.1 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.2%±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.6%±2.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
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 34 new housing units across Florence County in 2025 (34 single-family), 7.2 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?
82.5% of Florence County's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Florence County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.0%±2.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.1 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5%±2.9 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1%±2.7 pts | 13.1% | +4.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.1 min±2.5 | 22.2 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 are Florence County's census tracts?
Florence County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,083 (Tract 1901.01) to $74,148 (Tract 1902).
| Tract 1901.0155037190101 | 1,175±142 | $57,083 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1901.0255037190102 | 1,432±142 | $58,846 |
| Tract 190255037190200 | 2,039±162 | $74,148 |
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 Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 70th of 72 |
| Median household income | 65th of 72 |
| Median home value | 64th of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 66th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th of 72 |
| Median age | 5th of 72 |
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.