Florence County, SC elected officials: county council, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Florence County: 15 seats on 6 elected bodies.
County Council
Florence County Council
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| County Council Member | C. William Schofield source |
| County Council Member | Willard Dorriety, Jr source |
| County Council Member | Rev. Waymon Mumford source |
| County Council Member | Secy./Chap source |
| County Council Member | Dr. Alphonso Bradley source |
| County Council Member | Jerry W. Yarborough, Jr source |
| County Council Member | Kent C. Caudle source |
| County Council Member | Stoney C. “Toney” Moore source |
| County Council Member | Jason M. Springs source |
| County Council Member | Andy Rodgers source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Court | Doris Poulos O’Hara source |
| Coroner | Keith von Lutcken source |
| Probate Judge | Jesse S. Cartrette, Jr. source |
| Sheriff | T.J. Joye source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Florence County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 22 local governments in Florence County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 9 | 1 |
| School districts (school boards) | 5 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 7 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Florence County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.3% · White 49.1% · Black 42.9% · Asian 1.6% · Other or more than one race 3% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Florence County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.1% | 2,737 | 64,042 | 66,779 |
| August 2026 | 4.7% | 3,140 | 63,736 | 66,876 |
| July 2026 | 4.6% | 3,055 | 63,902 | 66,957 |
| June 2026 | 4.8% | 3,186 | 63,768 | 66,954 |
| May 2026 | 4.3% | 2,869 | 64,284 | 67,153 |
| April 2026 | 4.0% | 2,687 | 63,963 | 66,650 |
| March 2026 | 4.6% | 3,054 | 63,715 | 66,769 |
| February 2026 | 5.8% | 3,882 | 63,101 | 66,983 |
| January 2026 | 5.9% | 3,933 | 62,576 | 66,509 |
| December 2025 | 5.2% | 3,467 | 62,808 | 66,275 |
| November 2025 | 5.3% | 3,528 | 62,681 | 66,209 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.8% | 3,159 | 62,039 | 65,198 |
| August 2025 | 5.2% | 3,397 | 61,754 | 65,151 |
| July 2025 | 5.3% | 3,451 | 61,884 | 65,335 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | 3,231 | 62,508 | 65,739 |
| May 2025 | 4.2% | 2,743 | 62,395 | 65,138 |
| April 2025 | 3.8% | 2,490 | 62,688 | 65,178 |
| March 2025 | 4.3% | 2,804 | 62,480 | 65,284 |
| February 2025 | 4.7% | 3,046 | 62,009 | 65,055 |
| January 2025 | 4.5% | 2,893 | 61,776 | 64,669 |
| December 2024 | 4.2% | 2,707 | 61,774 | 64,481 |
| November 2024 | 4.5% | 2,912 | 61,583 | 64,495 |
| October 2024 | 4.6% | 2,983 | 61,946 | 64,929 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.8% | 3,110 | 62,275 | 65,385 |
| 2024 | 4.4% | 2,822 | 61,911 | 64,733 |
| 2023 | 3.2% | 2,018 | 61,926 | 63,944 |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 2,127 | 60,470 | 62,597 |
| 2021 | 4.3% | 2,638 | 58,956 | 61,594 |
| 2020 | 5.8% | 3,581 | 57,776 | 61,357 |
| 2019 | 3.1% | 1,873 | 59,247 | 61,120 |
| 2018 | 3.8% | 2,309 | 58,027 | 60,336 |
| 2017 | 4.8% | 2,856 | 56,683 | 59,539 |
| 2016 | 5.6% | 3,323 | 56,262 | 59,585 |
Crime reported in Florence County
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,231 | 898.6 | 4,840 | 3,532.9 |
| 2020 | 1,234 | 890.5 | 4,709 | 3,398.0 |
| 2019 | 1,122 | 810.9 | 5,257 | 3,799.4 |
By police agency (10)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence County Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 647 | 1,858 | 83,971 |
| Florence Police Department | 2025 | 257 | 1,881 | 41,133 |
| Lake City Police Department | 2025 | 108 | 221 | 5,888 |
| Timmonsville Police Department | 2025 | 11 | 48 | 2,122 |
| Johnsonville Police Department | 2024 | 6 | 9 | 1,364 |
| Pamplico Police Department | 2025 | 2 | 12 | 1,061 |
| Quinby Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 1 | 894 |
| Coward Police Department | 2024 | 2 | 4 | 752 |
| Scranton Police Department | 2025 | 4 | 9 | 657 |
| Olanta Police Department | 2025 | 1 | 3 | 549 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (10), 2022
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence County Sheriff's Office | 147 | 124 | 83,739 |
| Florence Police Department | 75 | 22 | 39,997 |
| Lake City Police Department | 25 | 4 | 5,946 |
| Johnsonville Police Department | 6 | 1 | 1,358 |
| Timmonsville Police Department | 6 | 0 | 2,085 |
| Pamplico Police Department | 4 | 0 | 1,046 |
| Olanta Police Department | 1 | 1 | 538 |
| Coward Police Department | 1 | 0 | 746 |
| Quinby Police Department | 1 | 0 | 904 |
| Scranton Police Department | 1 | 0 | 638 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Florence County Clerk of Court?
- Doris Poulos O’Hara is the Clerk of Court of Florence County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Florence County Coroner?
- Keith von Lutcken is the Coroner of Florence County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Florence County Probate Judge?
- Jesse S. Cartrette, Jr. is the Probate Judge of Florence County, South Carolina.
- Who is the Florence County Sheriff?
- T.J. Joye is the Sheriff of Florence County, South Carolina.
- Who are the Florence County commissioners?
- C. William Schofield (County Council Member); Willard Dorriety, Jr (County Council Member); Rev. Waymon Mumford (County Council Member); Secy./Chap (County Council Member); Dr. Alphonso Bradley (County Council Member); Jerry W. Yarborough, Jr (County Council Member); Kent C. Caudle (County Council Member); Stoney C. “Toney” Moore (County Council Member); Jason M. Springs (County Council Member); Andy Rodgers (County Council Member).
- What is the population of Florence County?
- About 137,117 people, with a median age of 39.4; the median household income is $58,305 and 18.7% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Florence County?
- 4.1% in September 2026 (preliminary): 2,737 people unemployed in a labor force of 66,779, against 4.8% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Florence County?
- 22 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 9 municipal, 5 school district and 7 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Florence County?
- 1: Florence. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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