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Florence County, South Carolina
Florence Public Library
Florence Public Library
Seal of Florence County, South Carolina
Seal
Map of South Carolina highlighting Florence County
Location in the state of South Carolina
Map of the U.S
South Carolina's location in the U.S.
Founded 1888
Named for City of Florence
Seat Florence
Largest city Florence
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

804 sq mi (2,082 km²)
800 sq mi (2,072 km²)
3.8 sq mi (10 km²), 0.5%
Population
 - (2020)
 - Density

137,059
Congressional districts 6th, 7th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.florenceco.org

Florence County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 137,059.[1] Its county seat is Florence.[2]

Florence County is included in the Florence, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county's population is about 60% urban.

History[]

Florence County was formed from main sections of Darlington and Marion Counties plus other townships from Williamsburg and Clarendon Counties, starting in 1888. The last section of Williamsburg County was not added until 1921. Florence County was named for the daughter of General W. W. Harlee.[3] On December 26, 1921, Bill McAllister was lynched for having an affair with a white woman.[4]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 804 square miles (2,080 km2), of which 800 square miles (2,100 km2) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) (0.5%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties[]

Major highways[]

  • I-20 (SC) I-20
  • I-95 (SC) I-95
  • US 52 US 52
  • US 76 US 76
  • US 301 US 301
  • US 378 US 378
  • South Carolina 41 SC 41
  • South Carolina 46 SC 46
  • South Carolina 51 SC 51
  • South Carolina 57 SC 57
  • South Carolina 327 SC 327
  • South Carolina 341 SC 341
  • South Carolina 403 SC 403
  • South Carolina 541 SC 541
  • South Carolina 575 SC 575

Demographics[]

Historical populations
Census Pop.
1890 25,027
1900 28,474 13.8%
1910 35,671 25.3%
1920 50,406 41.3%
1930 61,027 21.1%
1940 70,582 15.7%
1950 79,710 12.9%
1960 84,438 5.9%
1970 89,636 6.2%
1980 110,163 22.9%
1990 114,344 3.8%
2000 125,761 10.0%
2010 136,885 8.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2020[1]

2000 census[]

At the 2000 census there were 125,761 people, 47,147 households, and 33,804 families living in the county. The population density was 157 people per square mile (61/km2). There were 51,836 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile (25/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 58.65% White, 39.34% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[10] Of the 47,147 households 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.70% were married couples living together, 18.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.30% were non-families. 24.50% of households were one person and 8.20% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 25.90% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.20 males.

The median household income was $35,144 and the median family income was $41,274. Males had a median income of $32,065 versus $21,906 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,876. About 13.50% of families and 16.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.30% of those under age 18 and 16.50% of those age 65 or over.

In census 2000, the population of Florence County was classified as 58% urban and 42% rural, containing the two urban areas of Florence (2000 pop. 67,314) and Lake City (8,728). Along with Darlington County, it comprises part of the Florence Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census[]

At the 2010 census, there were 136,885 people, 52,653 households, and 36,328 families living in the county.[11] The population density was 171.1 inhabitants per square mile (66.1 /km2). There were 58,666 housing units at an average density of 73.3 per square mile (28.3 /km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 54.9% white, 41.3% black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 8.4% were American, 7.8% were English, 6.7% were Irish, and 6.2% were German.[13]

Of the 52,653 households, 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.0% were non-families, and 26.3% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 37.6 years.[11]

The median household income was $40,487 and the median family income was $48,896. Males had a median income of $38,934 versus $30,163 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,932. About 14.5% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 14.0% of those age 65 or over.[14]

2020 census[]

Florence County Racial Composition[15]
Race Num. Perc.
White 69,021 50.36%
Black or African American 56,877 41.5%
Native American 330 0.24%
Asian 2,309 1.68%
Pacific Islander 48 0.04%
Other/Mixed 4,191 3.06%
Hispanic or Latino 4,283 3.12%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 137,059 people, 53,047 households, and 35,763 families residing in the county.

Communities[]

Cities[]

  • Florence (county seat)
  • Johnsonville
  • Lake City

Towns[]

  • Coward
  • Olanta
  • Pamplico
  • Quinby
  • Scranton
  • Timmonsville

CDP[]

  • Danwood

Other unincorporated communities[]

  • Effingham
  • Mars Bluff

Government[]

Law enforcement[]

In 2020, Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone pled guilty to embezzlement and misconduct in office. He was not sentenced to jail time.[16] As of 2021 the current sheriff is T.J. Joye.[17]

Politics[]

United States presidential election results for Florence County, South Carolina[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 32,615 50.56% 31,153 48.29% 742 1.15%
2016 29,573 51.05% 26,710 46.11% 1,648 2.84%
2012 28,961 49.83% 28,614 49.23% 547 0.94%
2008 29,861 51.16% 28,012 47.99% 500 0.86%
2004 27,689 55.89% 21,442 43.28% 414 0.84%
2000 23,678 57.14% 17,157 41.41% 602 1.45%
1996 18,490 51.26% 15,804 43.81% 1,776 4.92%
1992 19,802 50.77% 15,569 39.92% 3,632 9.31%
1988 19,490 60.50% 12,531 38.90% 193 0.60%
1984 22,753 60.51% 14,639 38.93% 208 0.55%
1980 17,069 50.19% 16,391 48.19% 551 1.62%
1976 13,539 45.27% 16,294 54.49% 71 0.24%
1972 18,106 65.30% 9,455 34.10% 165 0.60%
1968 8,917 36.19% 8,079 32.79% 7,642 31.02%
1964 10,346 59.11% 7,157 40.89% 0 0.00%
1960 5,815 48.84% 6,090 51.15% 1 0.01%
1956 1,855 19.00% 3,463 35.46% 4,447 45.54%
1952 5,236 49.51% 5,340 50.49% 0 0.00%
1948 192 3.76% 1,189 23.27% 3,729 72.97%
1944 128 3.99% 2,822 87.86% 262 8.16%
1940 95 3.53% 2,597 96.47% 0 0.00%
1936 25 0.59% 4,194 99.41% 0 0.00%
1932 29 0.90% 3,195 99.04% 2 0.06%
1928 93 5.27% 1,672 94.73% 0 0.00%
1924 32 2.46% 1,217 93.54% 52 4.00%
1920 79 4.29% 1,763 95.71% 0 0.00%
1916 26 1.34% 1,912 98.66% 0 0.00%
1912 6 0.38% 1,496 95.10% 71 4.51%
1908 28 1.87% 1,460 97.46% 10 0.67%
1904 31 2.07% 1,466 97.93% 0 0.00%
1900 74 5.43% 1,290 94.57% 0 0.00%
1896 136 8.00% 1,530 89.95% 35 2.06%
1892 293 15.40% 1,609 84.60% 0 0.00%



Notable people[]

Criminals[]

  • Pee Wee Gaskins, serial killer.

See also[]

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Florence County, South Carolina

References[]

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/45/45041.html. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off.. pp. 127. https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ. 
  4. ^ The County Record, January 12, 1922, p. 1.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_45.txt. 
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/sc190090.txt. 
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. 
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  11. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US45041. 
  12. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 – County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US45041. 
  13. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US45041. 
  14. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US45041. 
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data". https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0500000US45041&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2. 
  16. ^ Jeffrey Collins (2021-04-29). "Sheriff admits stealing public money; avoids prison" (in en). https://apnews.com/article/sc-state-wire-us-news-embezzlement-columbia-south-carolina-404de7533dcf621a8250919f217b5d2d. 
  17. ^ "Home - Florence County Sheriff's Office". http://www.fcso.org/. 
  18. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 34°01′N 79°43′W / 34.02, -79.71


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