Florence Population 2026
Florence has a population of 38,228, making it the #1169 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in South Carolina. It is about 230× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,228
Rank in United States
#1169
Coordinates
34.20°N, 79.76°W
~42 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
576 km
358 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 142,416 | #196 |
| Charleston | 132,609 | #212 |
| North Charleston | 108,304 | #291 |
| Mount Pleasant | 81,317 | #446 |
| Rock Hill | 71,548 | #534 |
| Greenville | 64,579 | #616 |
| Summerville | 48,848 | #901 |
| Sumter | 40,816 | #1089 |
Cities near Florence
- Sumter40,816 people · ~61 km away
- Laurinburg15,507 people · ~70 km away
- Conway21,053 people · ~77 km away
- Lumberton21,667 people · ~83 km away
- Socastee19,952 people · ~91 km away
- Myrtle Beach31,035 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Florence?
Florence has a population of 38,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1169 biggest city in United States.
What state is Florence in?
Florence is located in South Carolina, United States.
Is Florence the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 576 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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