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DeLand Southwest

Florida · 1,024 residents · 0.611 sq mi
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DeLand Southwest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,886. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $276,800. The poverty rate of 45.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 194%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,024
−12%since 2000
from 1,169 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,676 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+15%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7819161K1K1K1990201020202024DeLand Southwest
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,886
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,090 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,337
+143%since 2000
from $8,373 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+30%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,800
+194%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,341
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+63%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(249)
Black70.4%(823)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(84)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(652)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(401)
Black37.3%(382)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(222)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(19)
Diversity Score82.5%(845)
Diversity Score
83
+48%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+165%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2013
from 48.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 39.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeLand Southwest, Florida?

DeLand Southwest, Florida has about 1,024 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeLand Southwest, Florida?

The typical household in DeLand Southwest, Florida earns about $42,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeLand Southwest, Florida expensive?

In DeLand Southwest, Florida, the median home is worth about $276,800, and the typical rent is about $1,341 a month.

How educated are people in DeLand Southwest, Florida?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in DeLand Southwest, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeLand Southwest, Florida?

About 45.2% of people in DeLand Southwest, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeLand Southwest, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, DeLand Southwest, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 253 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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