Florence City, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 36264 people in the city, organized into 15820 households, and 9560 families living in the city. The population density was 1454.6 people per square mile (561.62/kmē), it is Alabama's 25th most densely populated city. There were 17707 housing units at an average density of 710.3 per square mile (274.25/kmē). The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.82. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 84 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males. The median age was 36.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Florence City was 34.2 and 39.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 78.39% White, 19.2% Black or African American, 0.24% American Indian, 0.62% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 0.97% from two or more races and 0.54% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28330, making it the 266th highest city by median household income in Alabama. The median income for a family in the city was $40577, it is 169th wealthiest city by median family income in Alabama. The per capita income for the city was $19464, it is the 83rd wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $17336, Males have a median income of $24042 versus $12823 for females.
In 2000, 10496 pupils and students, of which 48.76% are male and 51.24% are female, 28.94% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.12% nursery or pri school, 4.59% kindergarten, 35.4% elementary school, 17.26% high school and 35.62% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 36264 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 36313 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 36318 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 36045 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 35817 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 36002 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 36258 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 36624 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 37025 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 37422 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 37877 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 417 | 330 | 747 |
| Kindergarten | 186 | 296 | 482 |
| Elementary school | 1901 | 1815 | 3716 |
| High school | 998 | 814 | 1812 |
| College or graduate school | 1616 | 2123 | 3739 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence city, Alabama | $28330 | $40577 | $19464 |
| Lauderdale County, Alabama | $33354 | $41438 | $18626 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |