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Florence, OR
City in Lane County, Oregon.
Population
9,482
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,711
ZIP codes
0
Florence and its ZIP codes
Florence at a glance
- Florence is about 39 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $53,333, 36% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,300 (25% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,259 a month.
Local data for Florence, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Florence, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,333
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$358,300
Median rent
$1,259/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
60.8
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,780), Irish Americans (1,370), French Americans (490).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lane County. PPP loans are for Florence.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,714
156,948 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
How people get to work
Florence, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Florence, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
129
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
2,273
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
68° / 39°F
75.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Florence, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Florence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Heceta BeachCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 2.3 |
| Dunes CityCity | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| MapletonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| GardinerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| ReedsportCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| YachatsCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Winchester BayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| San MarineCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| LakesideCity | 28 mi | 2 |
| WaldportCity | 29 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Florence, OR in?
- Florence is in Lane County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Florence, OR?
- About 9,482 people live in Florence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Florence?
- Nearby places include Heceta Beach (2.6 mi), Dunes City (5.9 mi), Mapleton (12 mi), Gardiner (18 mi), Reedsport (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023