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The City of Florence had a population of 4,696 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Florence is located at latitude 32.1535 and longitude -90.1312 in Rankin County. The formal boundaries for the City of Florence encompass a land area of 8.13 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Rankin County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Florence has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Florence is located within Supervisor District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Rankin County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,696 (100%) |
| Population Density | 580 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 21 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $86,308 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,680 |
| Median Home Value | $230,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,860 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,195 (64.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 520 (28.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 145 (7.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,715 |
| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
| Family Households | 1,218 (71.0%) |
The table below compares Florence to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 74 | 83rd |
| Population Density | # 135 | 69th |
| Median Household Income | # 35 | 92nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 103 | 76th |
| Diversity Index | # 313 | 27th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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