Florence, Kentucky Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Florence, KY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Florence | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,988 | 4,533,530 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2496.7 | 112.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.25% | 0.33% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,491 | 1,813,524 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Florence grew by 23.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 27,988 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Florence is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.4% of residents. That is 1.5 points above Kentucky as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,058 21.6% +0.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,275 22.4% +1.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,258 18.8% -1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,485 16.0% -1.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kentucky, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.9% of the people living in Florence and men 49.1%.
- Women 50.9% Kentucky 50.5%
- Men 49.1% Kentucky 49.5%
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Economy
Florence has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Florence | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,982 | $64,312 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.69% | 4.62% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Florence is about 9% higher than in Kentucky.
Housing
| Metric | Florence | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $160,710 | $118,017 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,281 | $967 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.7% | 68.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Florence is about 10.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,281 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Florence spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Florence | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 20.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.1 | 41.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,795 | $5,369 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 10.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 35,299 | 6,995 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,245 | 832 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Florence is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Kentucky.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Florence has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Florence | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 24.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.43 | 2.53 |
Health
Florence has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Florence | Kentucky Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 75.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.8% | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.5% | 26.0% | 19.0% |
Florence, KY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Florence, KY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, KY | 27,988 | $69,982 #2/2 | $160,710 #2/2 | 18.6 min #2/2 |
| Erlanger, KY | 23,548 | $80,248 | $256,851 | 18.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Florence, Kentucky.
How many people live in Florence, Kentucky?
About 27,988 people live in Florence, Kentucky, in 11,491 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 37.7, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Florence, Kentucky mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Florence, Kentucky has 2,497 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 29 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Florence, Kentucky?
The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income ($160,710 against $69,982), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,281 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Florence, Kentucky?
Unemployment in Florence, Kentucky is only 3.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Florence, Kentucky have a college degree?
24.2% of adults in Florence, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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