Census ACS · #292 MSA
Florence Metro Area
The Florence-Muscle Shoals, Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has 152,685 residents. The median household income is $58,049 and the median home value is $175,800.
152,685
Population
121
People / sq mi
$58,049
Median Income
$175,800
Median Home Value
The Florence CBSA covers 1,261 sq mi of land at 121.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.4% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
Economy & Income
$58,049
Median Household Income
$33,252
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Florence metro's price level is 84.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 15.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,049 has the buying power of $68,440 in average-priced US metros.
84.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$68,440
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$58,049
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$175,800
Median Home Value
$813
Median Rent
69.0%
Homeownership
Education
88.6%
High School+
24.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
6.6%
Work From Home
25.2 min
Avg Commute
26.2%
Foreign Born
Florence spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Florence-Muscle Shoals, Al Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 152,685 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #292 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Florence metro area is $58,049, with a per capita income of $33,252.
The Florence-Muscle Shoals, Al CBSA spans the state of Alabama.
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Data for the Florence-Muscle Shoals, Al CBSA (22520) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.