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Florence, Alabama

city · Lauderdale County

At a glance

41,701
Population
$196,300
Median home value
35% below U.S. median
$820/mo
Median rent
39% below U.S. median
$52,174
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
18.7 min
Average commute
87.9%
Homes with broadband
6.3%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
University of North Alabama Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates34.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Florence
The Shoals EDA serves as the area’s lead organization to design and implement strategies that create new business and employment opportunities essential for sustainable economic growth. It is described as an established public/private partnership aimed at improving the Shoals area economy and supporting companies planning new or expanded facilities.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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