Florence, Mississippi facts for kids
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Florence
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| Nickname(s):
Steen's Creek
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Location of Florence, Mississippi
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 Florence, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Mississippi | |
| County | Rankin | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.09 sq mi (20.96 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.09 sq mi (20.96 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,572 | |
| • Density | 564.93/sq mi (218.13/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
39073
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| Area code(s) | 601 | |
| FIPS code | 28-24980 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0670045 | |
| Website | http://www.cityofflorencems.com/ | |
Florence is a city located in Rankin County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 4,572 people lived there. Florence is part of the larger Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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About Florence's Location
Florence covers an area of about 20.96 square kilometers (8.09 square miles). It is located in Rankin County.
The city has been growing quite a bit. Between 2000 and 2010, its population grew by 72.8%. Florence was the 12th fastest growing city in Mississippi in 2010. The city continues to expand in different directions.
People Living in Florence
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 260 | — | |
| 1920 | 207 | −20.4% | |
| 1930 | 272 | 31.4% | |
| 1940 | 368 | 35.3% | |
| 1950 | 313 | −14.9% | |
| 1960 | 360 | 15.0% | |
| 1970 | 404 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,111 | 175.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,831 | 64.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,396 | 30.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,141 | 72.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,572 | 10.4% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 4,572 people living in Florence. These people made up 1,583 households and 1,204 families.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,781 | 82.7% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 608 | 13.3% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.22% |
| Other/Mixed | 115 | 2.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 1.2% |
Population in 2010
In 2010, the city's population was 4,141. Most residents were White (85.3%), followed by African American (13.1%). A small number of people were Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,558 households in Florence. About 42.5% of these households had children under 18. Many households (55.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.64 people.
The population was quite spread out by age. About 28.7% of people were under 18. The median age in Florence was 32 years old.
Education in Florence
The public schools in Florence are part of the Rankin County School District. This district serves students from kindergarten through high school.
Public Schools in the Area
- Steen's Creek Elementary School (Grades K–2)
- Florence Elementary School (Grades 3–5)
- Florence Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- Florence High School (Grades 9–12)
- McLaurin Elementary School (Grades Pre-K–6)
- McLaurin High School (Grades 7–12)
Colleges and Universities
- Wesley College (This college closed in July 2010.)
Famous People from Florence
Florence has been home to several notable people:
- Robert Braddy – A baseball player and coach.
- Carl Corley – An author and illustrator.
- Paul McCoy – A singer.
- Tate Reeves – A politician who has held important roles in Mississippi.
- The Weeks – A popular band.
