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Florence, SC vs Punta Gorda, FL

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- Punta Gorda is 0% more densely populated than Florence.
- People are 36.1% more likely to be married in Punta Gorda.
- The Median Age is 26.0 years older in Punta Gorda.
 Florence, SCPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,230329,725,481
 Female Population54.9%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population45.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock65.238.4
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 Population - 201037,928  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,344285,036,114
 Population - 199029,813  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock44.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now29.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,239.193.4
 Land Area22.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock6.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Florence, SCPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock2.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.7%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock1.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock4.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock24.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.3%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock6.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Florence, SCPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 White45.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.6%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Florence, SCPunta Gorda, FLUnited States
 Married Population47.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock64.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated3.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock34.8%50.2%
 Never Married34.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock1.992.60
 Households16,412  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,33880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.9%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock77.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,484  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.8%15.8%
     Single householder, no children11.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

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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Reviews for Punta Gorda    15 Reviews

When we were visiting different cities in Florida, we quickly realised that Punta Gorda is the friendliest gulf coast town in south Florida BY FAR! My wife and I bought  More

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I haven't lived in Punta Gorda, so I'm not sure about every nook and cranny of the place, however I did visit for about a month during the winter and about another 2  More

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Over 8 years ago

We have lived here for six years and enjoy it very much. One gets used to the summers but they are uncomfortable. The fishing is pretty good - used to be much better.  More

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