Florence, OR Demographics

A map of Florence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,339	8,029	87.9%	85.5%
Hispanic	485	565	5.1%	6.0%
Black	275	38	2.9%	0.4%
Multiracial	158	501	1.7%	5.3%
Asian	156	123	1.6%	1.3%
Native American/Other	69	140	0.7%	1.5%

Florence, Oregon has an estimated population of 9,482, a less than 1% change from the 9,396 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.9% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.7% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon 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 26.3% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Florence is ranked the 73rd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Florence's White Population

8,339 residents of Florence, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Florence is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Florence ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 85.5% to 87.9%.

Florence is more White than neighboring Dunes City (84.5% White), and Mapleton (86.3% White). Florence is less White than neighboring Heceta Beach (91% White), Gardiner (100% White), and Reedsport (91.5% White).

Florence's Black Population

275 residents of Florence, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Florence is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Florence ranks 164th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Black population has grown by an estimated 623.7%. Black residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.9%.

Florence is more Black than neighboring Heceta Beach (2.2% Black), Dunes City (0% Black), Mapleton (0% Black), Gardiner (0% Black), and Reedsport (0% Black).

Florence's Asian Population

156 residents of Florence, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Florence is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Florence ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Asian residents' share of Florence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Florence is more Asian than neighboring Dunes City (0.4% Asian), Gardiner (0% Asian), and Reedsport (0.4% Asian). Florence is less Asian than neighboring Heceta Beach (1.9% Asian), and Mapleton (2.4% Asian).

Florence's Hispanic Population

485 residents of Florence, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Florence is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Florence ranks 249th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 6.0% to 5.1%.

Florence is more Hispanic than neighboring Heceta Beach (3% Hispanic), Dunes City (4.4% Hispanic), Mapleton (3% Hispanic), Gardiner (0% Hispanic), and Reedsport (2.7% Hispanic).

Florence's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Florence, or 0.7% 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 Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Florence ranks 236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Florence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Heceta Beach (0% Native American/Other), Mapleton (0% Native American/Other), and Gardiner (0% Native American/Other). Florence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunes City (4.9% Native American/Other), and Reedsport (2.1% Native American/Other).

Florence's Multiracial Population

158 residents of Florence, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Florence is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Florence ranks 270th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 5.3% to 1.7%.

Florence is more Multiracial than neighboring Gardiner (0% Multiracial). Florence is less Multiracial than neighboring Heceta Beach (1.9% Multiracial), Dunes City (5.7% Multiracial), Mapleton (8.3% Multiracial), and Reedsport (3.3% 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.