Florence, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Florence, Texas
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Downtown Florence in 2019
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Location of Florence in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Williamson |
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| • Type | General Law/Type A City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,171 |
| • Density | 1,395.40/sq mi (538.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76527
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-26136 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1357491 |
Florence is a small city in Williamson County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,171 people lived there. Florence has grown a bit since 2000.
The city is located in northwestern Williamson County. It is about 13 miles (21 km) north of Georgetown. Florence is also about 40 miles (64 km) north of Austin. It is part of the larger Greater Austin area.
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History of Florence
People first settled in the area around Florence in the early 1850s. For a short time, it was called Brooksville. By 1857, it was known as Florence. This is when the first post office opened in the town.
Florence was once an important place for processing cotton. A railway line, called the Bartlett-Florence Railway, was planned to reach Florence. This line connected to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad in Bartlett. The railway started in 1909 but was no longer used by 1935.
Geography and Climate
Florence is located about 40 miles (64 km) north of Austin. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2). All of this area is land.
Florence's Climate
The weather in Florence has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Florence has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps.
Population and People
The United States Census Bureau collects information about how many people live in cities. This information is called demographics.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 159 | — | |
| 1930 | 421 | — | |
| 1940 | 476 | 13.1% | |
| 1950 | 561 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 610 | 8.7% | |
| 1970 | 672 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 744 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 829 | 11.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,054 | 27.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,136 | 7.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,171 | 3.1% | |
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In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,171 people living in Florence. There were 260 households and 176 families in the city.
Population Details from 2000
The census in 2000 showed 1,054 people lived in Florence. There were 381 households and 275 families. About 38.8% of households had children under 18. Most households (55.4%) were married couples living together.
The population was spread out by age. About 31.1% of people were under 18 years old. About 13.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 33 years.
Education in Florence
The Florence Independent School District serves the City of Florence. Students in Florence attend schools within this district.
Florence High School is special because it has a complete meat processing laboratory. It also has a full-service meat market. This is the only high school in Texas with these facilities.
See also
In Spanish: Florence (Texas) para niños
