Florence, Mississippi

Florence is a town in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the town population was 4,141. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Florence, Mississippi
Nickname(s): 
Steen's Creek
Location of Florence, Mississippi
Florence, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 32°9′14″N 90°7′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyRankin
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
  MayorRobert Morris
  Board of AldermenTrey Gunn
John Helms
Brian Grantham
John Banks
Todd Norris
Area
  Total8.09 sq mi (20.96 km2)
  Land8.09 sq mi (20.96 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
312 ft (95 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total4,141
  Estimate 
(2019)[2]
4,494
  Density555.29/sq mi (214.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39073
Area code(s)601
FIPS code28-24980
GNIS feature ID0670045
Websitehttp://www.cityofflorencems.com/

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.9 square miles (15 km2), all land.

The United States Census Bureau, in 2010 showed a population of 4,141 a 72.8% growth over the 2000 Census. Florence has nearly doubled in size in all aspects. The current city limits have grown northward towards Richland, which is the same as Richland-Florence. Florence was the 12th fastest growing city in Mississippi in the 2010 Census. The city has grown both eastward and westward and will continue to expand towards the Pearl River, eventually stopping at the Pearl River, which separates Rankin County from Hinds County.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.
1910260
1920207−20.4%
193027231.4%
194036835.3%
1950313−14.9%
196036015.0%
197040412.2%
19801,111175.0%
19901,83164.8%
20002,39630.9%
20104,14172.8%
2019 (est.)4,494[2]8.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

The racial makeup of the town was 85.3% White, 13.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.[4]

There were 1,558 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals living alone, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,400, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $35,030 versus $24,327 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,162. About 9.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Town of Florence's public schools are served by the Rankin County School District. This includes Florence High School.

Public schools

  • 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 (Grades Pre-K-6)
  • McLaurin Highschool (Grades 7-12)

Colleges and universities

Notable people

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. "Florence, Mississippi (MS 39218) profile: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders". www.city-data.com. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  5. "Bob Braddy | Jackson Free Press | Jackson, MS". Jackson Free Press. July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  6. Brannock, Jennifer (November 2007). "Jesse: Man of the Streets by Carl Corley (1968)". University of Southern Mississippi.
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