Florence, SD Demographics

A map of Florence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	283	318	89.3%	94.4%
Multiracial	15	4	4.7%	1.2%
Native American/Other	9	11	2.8%	3.3%
Hispanic	8	2	2.5%	0.6%
Asian	2	2	0.6%	0.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Florence, South Dakota has an estimated population of 317, a decrease from the 337 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota 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 10.8% in 2020 and 19.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Florence is ranked the 191st most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 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 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Florence's White Population

283 residents of Florence, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Florence is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Florence ranks 123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's White population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 94.4% to 89.3%.

Florence is more White than neighboring Waubay (57.6% White). Florence is less White than neighboring Wallace (93.9% White), Henry (99.6% White), Watertown (89.9% White), and Garden City (98.7% White).

Florence's Black Population

0 residents of Florence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Florence is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Florence ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Florence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Florence is less Black than neighboring Watertown (0.8% Black).

Florence's Asian Population

2 residents of Florence, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Florence is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Florence ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Florence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Florence is more Asian than neighboring Wallace (0% Asian), Henry (0% Asian), Garden City (0% Asian), and Waubay (0% Asian). Florence is less Asian than neighboring Watertown (0.7% Asian).

Florence's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Florence, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Florence is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Florence ranks 371st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.5%.

Florence is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallace (0% Hispanic), Henry (0.4% Hispanic), Garden City (0% Hispanic), and Waubay (0% Hispanic). Florence is less Hispanic than neighboring Watertown (2.9% Hispanic).

Florence's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Florence, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Florence is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Florence ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Florence's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.8%.

Florence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wallace (0% Native American/Other), Henry (0% Native American/Other), and Garden City (1.3% Native American/Other). Florence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waubay (38.6% Native American/Other).

Florence's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Florence, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Florence is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Florence ranks 367th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Florence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Florence's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.7%.

Florence is more Multiracial than neighboring Henry (0% Multiracial), Watertown (2.9% Multiracial), Garden City (0% Multiracial), and Waubay (3.9% Multiracial). Florence is less Multiracial than neighboring Wallace (6.1% 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.