Florence County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Florence County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 136,921. It is the 13th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Florence County is 39.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Florence County is $56,650. This is 15% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $165,500. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Florence County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Florence County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 42.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (42.9% vs 25.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.