Florence
City in Fremont County, Colorado
Florence is a city in Fremont County, Colorado, with 3,822 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,180 ft (1,579 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coal Creek, 2.6 miles SW.
- 3,822residents (2020 Census)
- 5,180 ftelevation · 1,579 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.6 km²
- 850 / sq mipopulation density
- 81221ZIP code
About Florence
Florence is a statutory city located in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 3,822 at the 2020 United States census. Florence is a part of the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
The city lies along the Arkansas River in eastern Fremont County. It is near Federal Correctional Complex, Florence, a major U.S. federal prison complex that includes a supermax prison, ADX Florence.
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Living in Florence
- Median household income
- $50,262
- Median home value
- $249,700
- Median rent
- $754/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Florence had 3,822 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,822 |
|---|---|
| Density | 850 per sq mi (328 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Florence at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Fremont County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,822 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.49 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,180 ft (1,579 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3796° N, 105.1002° W |
| ZIP code | 81221 |
| Official website | florencecolorado.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0827040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Florence
- Coal Creek2.6 mi SW
- Rockvale3.6 mi W
- Williamsburg3.8 mi W
- Brookside5.4 mi NW
- Penrose6.1 mi NE
- Lincoln Park6.9 mi NW
- Cañon City7.8 mi NW
- Park Center10.0 mi NW
- Pueblo West17.6 mi E
- Beulah Valley22.2 mi S
- Victor22.9 mi N
- Goldfield23.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Florence
What county is Florence in?
Florence is in Fremont County, Colorado.
What is the population of Florence, CO?
3,822 people lived in Florence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Florence, CO?
The ZIP code of Florence is 81221.
What is the elevation of Florence?
5,180 feet (1,579 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Florence?
Coal Creek (2.6 mi), Rockvale (3.6 mi), Williamsburg (3.8 mi), Brookside (5.4 mi), Penrose (6.1 mi).
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