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from Wikipedia & the U.S. CensusFlorence Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,293 and it contained 541 housing units. The unincorporated community of Florence is located in the township.
Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population fell from 1,293 to 1,160 (-10%). Half of its homes were built before 1969.
Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of Florence yet — the old photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.
Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.
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