Florence County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Florence County, South Carolina is 136,921 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $56,650, the median home value is $165,500, and the median age is 39.2.

The population of Florence County has grown 0.6% since 2010 (137,161 → 138,049), a +0.05% annualized rate.

Florence County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

136,921

Population

+0.05%

Annual growth

171

People / sq mi

$56,650

Median Income

$165,500

Median Home Value

Florence County covers 801 sq mi of land at 171.0 people per square mile.

About Florence County, SC

Florence County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 136,921. It ranks #13 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 39.2, in line with the national median. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

The median household income in Florence County is $56,650, below the US median of $74,580. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $165,500, with monthly rent averaging $908. The homeownership rate of 64.5% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Florence County reflects 23.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.9 minutes each way.

Florence County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Florence County had a population of 137,161 in 2010 and 138,049 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 138,837 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.

138,049

Population (2024)

137,161

Population (2010)

138,837

Peak (2014)

0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	137,161	-	-	estimate
2011	137,670	+509	+0.37%	estimate
2012	138,031	+361	+0.26%	estimate
2013	138,230	+199	+0.14%	estimate
2014	138,837	+607	+0.44%	estimate
2015	138,781	-56	-0.04%	estimate
2016	138,665	-116	-0.08%	estimate
2017	138,510	-155	-0.11%	estimate
2018	138,294	-216	-0.16%	estimate
2019	138,128	-166	-0.12%	estimate
2020	136,814	-1,314	-0.95%	estimate
2021	136,409	-405	-0.30%	estimate
2022	136,860	+451	+0.33%	estimate
2023	137,454	+594	+0.43%	estimate
2024	138,049	+595	+0.43%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	50.5%
Black or African American	43.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.2

Median Age

52.9%

Female

47.1%

Male

17.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.4%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

12.4%

35–44

12.3%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.4%

60–64

6.3%

65–74

10.7%

75–84

5.5%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 19.3% · Seniors (65+): 17.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$56,650$-10,168 vs state
Mean household income	$78,842
Per-capita income	$31,803
Poverty rate	13.0%+2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	55.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

27.2%

Manufacturing

14.3%

Education & health care

9.5%

Finance & real estate

7.2%

Construction

6.1%

Information

6.1%

Retail trade

5.1%

Public administration

4.3%

The largest employment sector in Florence County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

81.1%

Public transit

8.4%

Work from home

22.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$165,500$-71,200 vs state

Median home value

$908

Median rent

64.5%

Homeownership rate

61,418

Total housing units

85.5%

Occupied

14.5%

Vacant

35.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.0%

With health insurance

91.4%

With broadband internet

21.5%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

13.3%

With a disability

95.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.7%

High School+

23.6%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

South Carolina demographic profile All South Carolina data →

Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Florence County, South Carolina has a population of 136,921 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 171 people per square mile.

The population of Florence County has grown 0.6% since 2010 (137,161 → 138,049), a +0.05% annualized rate.

The median household income in Florence County, South Carolina is $56,650, with mean (average) household income of $78,842 and per-capita income of $31,803. 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Florence County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (50.5%), Black or African American (43.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Florence County, South Carolina is 39.2 years. Residents are 52.9% female and 47.1% male.

The median home value in Florence County is $165,500 and median monthly rent is $908. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 61,418 total housing units, 14.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Florence County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Florence County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.