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Florence, CO
City in Fremont County, Colorado.
Population
3,885
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
864
ZIP codes
0
Florence and its ZIP codes
Florence at a glance
- Florence is about 15 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,262 a year, 47% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,700 (54% below Colorado) and median rent is $754 a month.
Local data for Florence, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Florence, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,262
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$249,700
Median rent
$754/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (507), German Americans (498), Mexican Americans (314).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Florence.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,152
14,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,918
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$375M
FY 2026, $7,665 per person
How people get to work
Florence, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled3.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle3.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Florence, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,480
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
184
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
13.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Florence, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.0%
U.S. 11.1% +0.9 pts
Cities near Florence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamsburgTown | 2.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Coal CreekTown | 2.7 mi | 1.2 |
| RockvaleTown | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| BrooksideTown | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Cañon CityCity | 6.4 mi | 12.4 |
| PenroseCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 17.8 |
| Park CenterCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.5 |
| VictorCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| GoldfieldCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| Cripple CreekCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Beulah ValleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| Pueblo WestCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 49.6 |
| Silver CliffTown | 25 mi | 15.5 |
| Rock Creek ParkCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| WestcliffeTown | 26 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Florence, CO in?
- Florence is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Florence, CO?
- About 3,885 people live in Florence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Florence?
- Nearby places include Williamsburg (2.5 mi), Coal Creek (2.7 mi), Rockvale (3.4 mi), Brookside (3.5 mi), Lincoln Park (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023