Florence
City in Florence County, South Carolina
Florence is a city in Florence County, South Carolina, with 39,899 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Quinby, 4.7 miles NE.
- 39,899residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 24.9 sq miland area · 64.4 km²
- 1,605 / sq mipopulation density
- 29501ZIP code
About Florence
Florence () is a city in and the county seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States. It lies at the intersection of Interstates 20 and 95 and is the eastern terminus of the former. It is the primary city within the Florence metropolitan area. The area forms the core of the historical Pee Dee region of South Carolina, which includes the eight counties of northeastern South Carolina, along with sections of southeastern North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 39,899, making it the 10th-most-populous city in the state.
One of the major cities in South Carolina, Florence was named an All-American City in 1965, presented by the National Civic League. The city was founded as a railroad hub and became the junction of three major railroad systems, including the Wilmington and Manchester, the Northeastern, and the Cheraw and Darlington. Florence is also a higher-education hub, home to Francis Marion University and Florence-Darlington Technical College.
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Living in Florence
- Median household income
- $56,143
- Median home value
- $211,400
- Median rent
- $992/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Florence had 39,899 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,899 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,605 per sq mi (620 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Florence at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Florence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 39,899 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.86 sq mi (64.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1789° N, 79.7922° W |
| ZIP code | 29501 |
| Official website | cityofflorence.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4525810 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Florence
- Quinby4.7 mi NE
- Danwood6.3 mi S
- Timmonsville9.0 mi W
- Darlington9.5 mi NW
- Coward14.1 mi S
- Lamar15.6 mi W
- Dovesville16.9 mi NW
- Pamplico18.0 mi SE
- Lynchburg18.2 mi SW
- Scranton18.3 mi S
- Olanta18.6 mi SW
- Sellers19.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Florence
What county is Florence in?
Florence is in Florence County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Florence, SC?
39,899 people lived in Florence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Florence, SC?
The ZIP code of Florence is 29501.
What is the elevation of Florence?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Florence?
Quinby (4.7 mi), Danwood (6.3 mi), Timmonsville (9.0 mi), Darlington (9.5 mi), Coward (14.1 mi).
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