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Florence, MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi.

Population

4,696

Land area

8.1sq mi

People per sq mi

580

ZIP codes

0

Florence and its ZIP codes

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Florence at a glance

  • Florence is about 9.2 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • It is the 74th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
  • Households here earn a median of $86,308 a year, 53% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,800 (36% above Mississippi) and median rent is $923 a month.

Local data for Florence, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Florence, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$86,308

Poverty rate

6.7%

Median home value

$230,800

Median rent

$923/mo

Homeownership

69.7%

Bachelor's or higher

21.8%

Median age

35.4

Average commute

31.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (386), German Americans (143), Italian Americans (92).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rankin County. PPP loans are for Florence.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.4%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,540

67,431 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,953

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $9,368 per person

Rankin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Florence, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.2%
  • Carpooled11.6%
  • Public transit13.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.2%

Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Florence, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,224

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,202

2.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 37°F

57.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Florence, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

16.2%

U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.3%

U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts

Cities near Florence

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ClearyCensus-designated place3.6 mi4.9
RichlandCity5.3 mi12.5
PearlCity8.7 mi25.5
ByramCity9.2 mi20.4
RobinhoodCensus-designated place9.9 mi5.1
TerryTown11 mi3.8
BrandonCity11 mi25.7
JacksonCity12 mi111.7
FlowoodCity13 mi28.8
BraxtonVillage13 mi0.6
D'LoTown18 mi0.7
Crystal SpringsCity18 mi5.4
ClintonCity18 mi41.9
RaymondCity18 mi2.9
RidgelandCity19 mi26.3
GeorgetownTown20 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Florence, MS in?
Florence is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Florence, MS?
About 4,696 people live in Florence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Florence?
Nearby places include Cleary (3.6 mi), Richland (5.3 mi), Pearl (8.7 mi), Byram (9.2 mi), Robinhood (9.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023