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Daytona Beach

Florida · 72,647 residents · 67.381 sq mi
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Daytona Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,686. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,400. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72,647
+13%since 2000
from 64,112 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+10%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K65K70K75K81K1990201020202024Daytona Beach
202479K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,686
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,439 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,292
+39%since 2000
from $17,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$979
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
54.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+45%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(38,630)
Black32.5%(20,813)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,232)
Asian1.7%(1,094)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(40,850)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(37,355)
Black31.6%(22,945)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(6,769)
Asian2.6%(1,902)
Other3.9%(2,835)
Diversity Score77%(55,948)
Diversity Score
77
+21%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 51.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daytona Beach, Florida?

Daytona Beach, Florida has about 72,647 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Daytona Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Daytona Beach, Florida earns about $38,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daytona Beach, Florida expensive?

In Daytona Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $164,400, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Daytona Beach, Florida?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Daytona Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daytona Beach, Florida?

About 20.5% of people in Daytona Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Daytona Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Daytona Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,726 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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