Florence County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Florence County, South Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Florence County, South Carolina has a population of 137,117, the 13th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $58,305 and the median home value is $177,900. The poverty rate is 18.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Florence County Quick Facts

Population 137,117

Median Household Income $58,305

Median Home Value $177,900

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 39.4 years

Homeownership Rate 64.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.4%

High School Graduation 88.0%

Cities/Places 10

Population 137,117 13th of 46

Median Income $58,305 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Florence County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	136,921	137,117	+0.1%
Median household income	$56,650	$58,305	+2.9%
Median home value	$165,500	$177,900	+7.5%

Median Household Income

Florence

$58,305

$69,324

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Florence

$177,900

$259,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.8%

$25K-$50K 21.7%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 27.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.1%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

6.4%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

6.9%

$200K+

6.2%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

58.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.5%

Renter 35.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $954/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.5%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

23.4%

75+

7.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Florence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Florence	40,408	$56,143	18.9%	$211,400
Lake City	5,988	$33,600	25.7%	$144,300
Timmonsville	2,045	$34,630	31.3%	$104,300
Johnsonville	1,251	$44,830	20.9%	$167,100
Pamplico	1,134	$34,545	31.7%	$142,500
Quinby	858	$66,458	16.6%	$164,800
Coward	853	$35,375	34.4%	$154,700
Olanta	806	$54,464	15.3%	$115,000
Scranton	733	$27,344	33.9%	$102,300
Danwood	392	$100,278	14.5%	$168,200

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Population Overview

Florence County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 137,117. It is the 13th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Florence County is 39.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Florence County is $58,305. This is 16% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $177,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Florence County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.1% 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 24.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Florence County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Florence County, South Carolina?

Florence County has a population of 137,117, making it the 13th most populous county in South Carolina.

What is the median income in Florence County?

The median household income in Florence County is $58,305 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.

How many cities are in Florence County, South Carolina?

Florence County contains 10 Census-designated places.