Florence, Arizona
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 17,054 people, 2,226 households, and 1,540 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 2,056.2 people per square mile (794.3/km²). There were 3,216 housing units at an average density of 387.7 per square mile (149.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 57.12% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 9.17% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.42% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.83% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 26.79% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.64% from two or more races. 35.42% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 2,226 households out of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the town the population was spread out with 7.6% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 50.1% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 482.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 582.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,372, and the median income for a family was $41,959. Males had a median income of $25,545 versus $28,279 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $11,278. About 6.1% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
Two Arizona Department of CorrectionsArizona Department of Corrections
The Arizona Department of Corrections is in charge of the incarceration of inmates in 10 prisons in the U.S. state of Arizona. As of April 2009, the ADC manages over 40,191 imprisoned inmates and over 7,216 inmates who have been paroled or that are statutorily released. ADC is also in involved in...
prisons are in Florence. They are Arizona State Prison Complex – Eyman and Arizona State Prison Complex – Florence. ASPC-Eyman includes the male death row, and ASPC-Florence includes the State of Arizona execution chamber.
World War II history
Just north of Florence during World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
was located a large prisoner of war camp for German and Italian prisoners of war, mainly captured during the North Africa campaign. The Pinal County Historical Museum on Main Street in Florence has a display and information on this period of Arizona history. For additional information, see http://campflorencedays.com/
Historical district
Florence is one of the oldest towns in the county, and is regarded as a National Historic District with over 25 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places listings in Pinal County, Arizona
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.
Developments
Florence is the location of the 2nd AnthemAnthem, Arizona
Anthem is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2010 census, Anthem had a population of 21,700 people. The result of a Del Webb development on a large parcel of land adjacent to the town of New River, it is a planned suburb...
development in the state of Arizona being built by Pulte and Del Webb
Del Webb
Delbert Eugene Webb was an American construction magnate, real estate developer and sports-team owner, who is most significant for founding and developing the retirement community of Sun City, Arizona.-Early life:...
. It is located six miles to the northwest of downtown historic Florence.
Florence is also the site for the proposed Coyote Canyon theme park.
Points of interest
- McFarland State Historic ParkMcFarland State Historic ParkMcFarland State Historic Park is a small historic park located in downtown Florence, Arizona on the corner of Main and Ruggles Streets. The park consists of a preserved courthouse and other buildings dating to the Arizona Territory period. The original structure was built in 1878 with the addition...
- St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery