Florence, AL Demographics

A map of Florence's Population by Race

Florence, Alabama has an estimated population of 41,701, an increase from the 40,184 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% White, 15.7% Black, 5.9% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Florence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Florence has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Florence, that probability was 47.4% in 2020 and 46.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Florence is ranked the 11th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Florence was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Florence's White Population

29,513 residents of Florence, or 70.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Florence is higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Florence ranks 342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's White population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. White residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 69.7% to 70.8%.

Florence is more White than neighboring Sheffield (67.8% White), and Tuscumbia (66.5% White). Florence is less White than neighboring Underwood-Petersville (90.1% White), St. Florian (87.8% White), and Muscle Shoals (77.3% White).

Florence's Black Population

6,552 residents of Florence, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Florence is lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Florence ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. Black residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 18.7% to 15.7%.

Florence is more Black than neighboring Underwood-Petersville (5% Black), St. Florian (0.6% Black), and Muscle Shoals (15.3% Black). Florence is less Black than neighboring Sheffield (23.7% Black), and Tuscumbia (24.6% Black).

Florence's Asian Population

372 residents of Florence, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Florence is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Florence ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Asian residents' share of Florence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Florence is more Asian than neighboring Underwood-Petersville (0% Asian), Sheffield (0.1% Asian), and Tuscumbia (0% Asian). Florence is less Asian than neighboring St. Florian (3.7% Asian), and Muscle Shoals (1.4% Asian).

Florence's Hispanic Population

2,473 residents of Florence, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Florence is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Florence ranks 114th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.9%.

Florence is more Hispanic than neighboring Underwood-Petersville (2.5% Hispanic), St. Florian (4% Hispanic), Sheffield (2.8% Hispanic), and Muscle Shoals (3.1% Hispanic). Florence is less Hispanic than neighboring Tuscumbia (6.5% Hispanic).

Florence's Native American/Other Population

317 residents of Florence, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Florence is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Florence ranks 313th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Florence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Florence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Underwood-Petersville (0% Native American/Other), St. Florian (0.3% Native American/Other), Muscle Shoals (0.2% Native American/Other), and Tuscumbia (0% Native American/Other). Florence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sheffield (1.2% Native American/Other).

Florence's Multiracial Population

2,474 residents of Florence, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Florence is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Florence ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.9%.

Florence is more Multiracial than neighboring Underwood-Petersville (2.4% Multiracial), St. Florian (3.6% Multiracial), Sheffield (4.4% Multiracial), Muscle Shoals (2.7% Multiracial), and Tuscumbia (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.