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Florence, SC is a city located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. With a population of about 39,816 people and a population density of 1,729 people per square mile, Florence offers diverse and convenient amenities to its residents. For local businesses, there are many dining options available offering cuisines from around the world such as Chinese and Italian. There are also many things to do for outdoor activities year-round such as golfing, hiking at Timrod Park, and fishing on the Great Pee Dee River. Other organizations include the Florence County Library system that provides books and other resources to the community. There are also several sporting events throughout the year like the Florence Freedom Baseball Team games held at Sparrow Stadium or attending concerts at the Florence Center Performing Arts Theater.

The population in Florence is 39,816. There are 1,789 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Florence is 39.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Florence is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Florence
- 47.9% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 23.4% are married with children
- 26.5% have children, but are single
Race in Florence

- 47.9% are White
- 45.0% are Black
- 2.4% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleFlorence, South CarolinaUnited States
  39,816.0329,725,481.0
  54.9%50.5%
  45.1%49.5%
  39.238.4
 
  38,535.0326,569,308.0
  37,928.0309,327,143.0
  30,248.0285,036,114.0
  29,813.0251,960,433.0
  27.2%15.6%
  29.0%30.8%
 
  1789.493.4
  22.2513531905.423
  0.056264836.791
 
  45.8%59.4%
  47.4%12.2%
  2.6%5.6%
  0.4%0.6%
  0.1%0.2%
  0.5%0.4%
  1.2%3.2%
  2.0%18.4%
 
  47.9%49.8%
  44.7%48.0%
  3.2%1.8%
  52.1%50.2%
  34.4%33.8%
  10.9%10.8%
  6.7%5.6%
 
  2.392.6
  16,412.0124,010,992.0
  9,928.080,755,759.0
  27.9%30.5%
  38.8%42.9%
  6,484.043,255,233.0
  22.0%15.8%
  11.2%10.8%
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The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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