Population 6,935 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Florence
Household size in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.67 people per household, Florence sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Montana as a whole, where it has 2.44 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.55, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.3 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.3, Florence is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 35 Montana cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.5% of households in Florence, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only three of the 35 Montana cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Florence
Renters in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Florence is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. No other Montana city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.6% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Florence than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 |
Florence has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $813 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $866 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $872 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,270 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$457 | +$487 | +$606 |
The median renter in Florence pays $1,270 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Montana as a whole ($1,189). Rent has climbed $457 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Florence
Bachelor's degrees in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.7% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Florence (33.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Florence: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Montana. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Florence
| Period | Florence | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Florence is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Montana as a whole (3.7%). Unemployment has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Florence compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 2.67 | 50.3 | 4.5% | 10.1% | 6.2% | 1992 | $1,270 | 33.7% | 95.4% | 5.6% |
| Stevensville | 2.71 | 45.8 | 6.6% | 16.0% | 12.9% | 1993 | $1,202 | 29.5% | 94.6% | 2.9% |
| Lolo | 2.53 | 37.9 | 7.0% | 22.0% | 5.2% | 1994 | $1,178 | 40.8% | 96.5% | 0.8% |
| Turah | 2.43 | 49.7 | 8.7% | 19.3% | 17.5% | 1981 | $924 | 26.7% | 93.3% | 4.8% |
| Orchard Homes | 2.32 | 49.0 | 2.8% | 33.1% | 4.5% | 1978 | $1,306 | 43.6% | 96.2% | 4.0% |
| Missoula | 2.27 | 36.4 | 9.3% | 46.8% | 7.0% | 1983 | $1,350 | 49.4% | 96.5% | 3.8% |
| Victor | 2.54 | 48.4 | 7.4% | 13.1% | 11.2% | 1993 | $1,044 | 25.4% | 95.3% | 1.6% |
| Clinton | 2.63 | 42.3 | 9.2% | 15.4% | 7.4% | 1987 | $1,609 | 37.8% | 94.9% | 5.5% |
| Milltown | 2.32 | 49.4 | 11.4% | 14.9% | 7.8% | 1988 | $1,203 | 35.2% | 94.6% | 1.5% |
| Corvallis | 2.57 | 48.7 | 5.7% | 17.3% | 15.4% | 1996 | $1,202 | 23.3% | 92.3% | 3.7% |
| Pinesdale | 3.20 | 43.1 | 4.4% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 1990 | $1,144 | 22.6% | 92.3% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Florence. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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