The City of Florence was chartered in 1871 by the Reconstruction government and incorporated in 1890 following the 1888 creation of Florence County. Prior to its charter, the city was part of one of the original tow… See more

Florence is located in the coastal plain of South Carolina. It is in the northeastern part of the state and the northern part of Florence County. The average elevation above sea level is around 140 ft (43 m). Jeffries Creek is … See more

As of the 2020 census, there were 39,899 people, 15,624 households, and 9,671 families residing in the city.
At the 2000 census, there were 30,248 people, 11,925 households, and 7,882 families res… See more