Florence, CO Demographics
A map of Florence's Population by Race
Florence, Colorado has an estimated population of 3,885, a slight increase from the 3,822 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 16.1% Hispanic, 5.0% Asian, 3.4% Native American/Other, 2.1% Multiracial, and 0.3% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado 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 41.6% in 2020 and 43.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Florence is ranked the 130th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Florence's White Population
2,841 residents of Florence, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Florence is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Florence ranks 301st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florence's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 74.6% to 73.1%.
Florence is more White than neighboring Rockvale (66.3% White). Florence is less White than neighboring Coal Creek (77.5% White), Williamsburg (79.5% White), Brookside (83% White), and Lincoln Park (84.6% White).
Florence's Black Population
10 residents of Florence, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Florence is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Florence ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.3%. Black residents' share of Florence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.
Florence is more Black than neighboring Coal Creek (0% Black), Rockvale (0% Black), Williamsburg (0% Black), and Brookside (0% Black). Florence is less Black than neighboring Lincoln Park (1.9% Black).
Florence's Asian Population
193 residents of Florence, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Florence is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Florence ranks 257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Asian population has grown by an estimated 777.3%. Asian residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 0.6% to 5.0%.
Florence is more Asian than neighboring Coal Creek (0% Asian), Rockvale (0% Asian), Williamsburg (0% Asian), Brookside (0% Asian), and Lincoln Park (0.1% Asian).
Florence's Hispanic Population
626 residents of Florence, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Florence is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Florence ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 13.9% to 16.1%.
Florence is more Hispanic than neighboring Coal Creek (15.4% Hispanic), Williamsburg (14.9% Hispanic), Brookside (13.8% Hispanic), and Lincoln Park (8% Hispanic). Florence is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockvale (30.1% Hispanic).
Florence's Native American/Other Population
133 residents of Florence, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Florence is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Florence ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 79.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.4%.
Florence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coal Creek (2.2% Native American/Other), Rockvale (0% Native American/Other), Williamsburg (0.4% Native American/Other), Brookside (0% Native American/Other), and Lincoln Park (1.5% Native American/Other).
Florence's Multiracial Population
82 residents of Florence, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Florence is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Florence ranks 18th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 8.4% to 2.1%.
Florence is less Multiracial than neighboring Coal Creek (4.9% Multiracial), Rockvale (3.6% Multiracial), Williamsburg (5.2% Multiracial), Brookside (3.3% Multiracial), and Lincoln Park (3.9% 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.