Florence County, South Carolina

Florence County, South Carolina
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
Interactive map of Florence County, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°02′N 79°43′W / 34.03°N 79.71°W / 34.03; -79.71
Country United States
State South Carolina
Founded1888
Named afterFlorence Harllee
SeatFlorence
Largest communityFlorence
Area
 • Total
804.28 sq mi (2,083.1 km2)
 • Land800.51 sq mi (2,073.3 km2)
 • Water3.77 sq mi (9.8 km2)  0.47%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
137,059
 • Estimate 
(2024)
138,049
 • Density171.21/sq mi (66.106/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts6th, 7th
Websitewww.florenceco.org

Florence County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 137,059. Its county seat is Florence. Florence County is included in the Florence, South Carolina metropolitan area.