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Existing County | Economic Development

47.4 Percent of All Those Who Work
in Florence County and Live

Inside of County

As of 2019, 47.4 percent of those who worked in Florence County were estimated to also live in the County.
This was 23,361 employees. Over 25,954 workers traveled into Florence County, but lived outside of the
County. This shows that the economic opportunity in Florence County is very strong compared to neighboring
counties. Less workers traveled outside of Florence County that lived within the County to work, at 19,611.
However, this shows that there are employees to capture for new opportunities with Florence County as the
County continues to grow.

52 percent of local workers who did not live in Florence County, the highest percentage were coming from
elsewhere in the Pee Dee with a broad range from surrounding counties. The vast majority of workers in
Florence County are working outside of their homes. Just over 3,000 people worked from home as of 2019.
With the impact of COVID-19 not fully realized, the change in workplace from office to home may see these
numbers increase in years to come. However, the vast majority of employees in Florence County will
continue to commute to work with the largest percentages working in healthcare, education, and
manufacturing.
Note: This analysis was performed utilizing the Census Bureau’s OntheMap tool, which uses
Longitudinal Employment Household Data (LEHD). While the most recent data available is from 2019 (and
differs slightly from the employment estimates provided previously as this accounts for private sector
employment), it is still helpful for understanding present day commuting patterns and provides a good
snapshot of the pattern of living and working in Florence County in the private sector.

Florence County, SC | Comprehensive Plan pg. 29