Today, Florence is a community with a population of approximately 33,000 residents. The City of Florence is a fine example of a genteel, Southern city.
Residents exude a strong sense of community pride and Southern hospitality.
The City of Florence is the largest city in the Northeastern portion of South Carolina in the heart of eight counties between the Piedmont and Coastal regions of South Carolina. Florence is the largest city in Florence County and serves as the county seat. In addition, Florence is accessible by a recently expanded regional airport, twenty trucking terminals, and both Amtrak and CSX railway services. The climate of Florence is temperate. Winters are usually mild although temperatures may dip into the teens.