Florence, CO

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    3,885
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.4
    13.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.2%
    18.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $50,262
    12.2% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $249,700
    9.37% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,799
    11.7% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Florence, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98% of the residents in Florence, CO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Florence, CO was $249,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

    Most people in Florence, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Florence, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Florence, CO is home to a population of 3.89k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.99% of Florence, CO residents were born outside of the country (155 people).

    In 2024, there were 8.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.84k people) in Florence, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 331 White (Hispanic) and 209 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Florence, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Florence, CO was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Florence, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.84k ± 317
    2. White (Hispanic)
      331 ± 167
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      209 ± 138
    16.1%
    Hispanic Population
    626 people

    In 2024, there were 8.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.84k people) in Florence, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 331 White (Hispanic) and 209 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.1% of the people in Florence, CO are hispanic (626 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Florence, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.99%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    155 people
    3.26%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    126 people

    As of 2024, 3.99% of Florence, CO residents (155 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Florence, CO was 3.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      144 ± 88
    2. Vietnam
      85 ± 46
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      35 ± 39

    Florence, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Florence, CO.

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    Health

    92.8% of the population of Florence, CO has health coverage, with 39.9% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 4.1% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.3% were men and 43.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.3% were men and 43.7% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    7.2%
    Uninsured
    39.9%
    Employer Coverage
    25.4%
    Medicaid
    11.3%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    4.1%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Florence, CO declined by 6.21% from 7.68% to 7.2%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Florence, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Florence, CO employs 1.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Florence, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (190 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (182 people), and Public Administration (174 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($61,875), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,490), and Transportation & Warehousing ($39,792).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 339
    −11.7%
    1 Year decline
    ± 28.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Florence, CO declined at a rate of −11.7%, from 2.04k employees to 1.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Florence, CO, are Personal Care & Service Occupations (217 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (176 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (171 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Florence, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.8k
    2024 Value
    ± 339
    −11.7%
    1 Year decline
    ± 28.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Florence, CO declined at a rate of −11.7%, from 2.04k employees to 1.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Florence, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (190 people), Other Services, Except Public Administration (182 people), and Public Administration (174 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Florence, CO, though some of these residents may live in Florence, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $33,969
    Median earning men ± $8,573
    $30,447
    Median earning women ± $7,525

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,682), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,493), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,333).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,141), Other Services Except Public Administration ($31,192), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,144).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Florence, CO was $249,700 in 2024, which is 0.751 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $228,300 to $249,700, a 9.37% increase. The homeownership rate in Florence, CO is 67.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Florence, CO have an average commute time of 27.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Florence, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $249,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$26,220
    $1,066
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$232

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Florence, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    67.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    54.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.9% of the housing units in Florence, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Florence, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $50,262
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,379
    1.57k
    Number of Households
    ± 297

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.57k households in Florence, CO declined from $50,262 from the previous year's value of $57,239.

    The following chart displays the households in Florence, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Florence, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (7.83%)
    3. Bicycle (3.8%)

    In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Florence, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.83%) and those who used a bicycle to get to work (3.8%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Florence, CO have a longer commute time (27.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.43% of the workforce in Florence, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Florence, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Florence, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Florence, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Florence, CO (462 out of 3.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Florence, CO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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