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DeLand

Florida · 37,351 residents · 19.454 sq mi
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DeLand has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,397. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $222,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,351
+79%since 2000
from 20,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,920 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 1,075 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+12%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K22K29K37K44K1990201020202024DeLand
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,397
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,712 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,912
+75%since 2000
from $15,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,500
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+74%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(14,633)
Black18.9%(3,954)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,824)
Asian0.8%(167)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.2%(11,745)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(22,760)
Black13.5%(5,056)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(7,012)
Asian2.4%(901)
Other1.3%(484)
Diversity Score68.4%(25,548)
Diversity Score
68
+22%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DeLand, Florida?

DeLand, Florida has about 37,351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DeLand, Florida?

The typical household in DeLand, Florida earns about $54,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DeLand, Florida expensive?

In DeLand, Florida, the median home is worth about $222,500, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in DeLand, Florida?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in DeLand, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DeLand, Florida?

About 13.5% of people in DeLand, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has DeLand, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, DeLand, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20,860 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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