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Florence, AL is a vibrant city located in the northwestern corner of the state, with a population of 39,709 and a population density of 1,557.02 people per square mile. This city is home to numerous businesses such as Redstone Federal Credit Union, Florence Antique Mall, and The Coffee Tree. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities in Florence for visitors and locals alike including canoeing on the nearby Tennessee River, biking along the North Alabama Railroad Museum Trail, and hiking at McFarland Park. Other demographic organizations such as The Shoals Chamber of Commerce and The Arts Council provide community events like monthly networking happy hours and gallery openings throughout the year. Local sporting events include football games at Braly Municipal Stadium as well as baseball games at the University of North Alabama's stadium.

The population in Florence is 39,709. There are 1,502 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Florence is 35, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Florence is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Florence
- 40.0% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Florence

- 75.3% are White
- 18.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

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Over 15 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 15 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 16 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  More

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