Census ACS · #237 MSA
Florence Metro Area
The Florence, Sc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 199,675 residents. The median household income is $53,874 and the median home value is $158,800.
199,675
Population
147
People / sq mi
$53,874
Median Income
$158,800
Median Home Value
The Florence CBSA covers 1,361 sq mi of land at 146.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.7% |
| Black or African American | 42.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$53,874
Median Household Income
$31,324
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Florence metro's price level is 86.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 13.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $53,874 has the buying power of $62,085 in average-priced US metros.
86.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$62,085
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$53,874
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$158,800
Median Home Value
$898
Median Rent
66.5%
Homeownership
Education
87.3%
High School+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
7.1%
Work From Home
22.8 min
Avg Commute
21.0%
Foreign Born
Florence spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Florence, Sc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 199,675 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #237 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Florence metro area is $53,874, with a per capita income of $31,324.
The Florence, Sc CBSA spans the state of South Carolina.
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Data for the Florence, Sc CBSA (22500) 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.