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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Smyrna Beach

Florida · 16,548 residents · 37.842 sq mi
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New Smyrna Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,630. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 3,500 residents. Median home value is $72,400. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

16,548
−17%vs 2000
vs 20,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
437 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
53.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 53.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
15K20K24K29K34K1990201020202024New Smyrna Beach
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,630
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,372 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,501
−38%vs 2000
vs $23,547 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$72,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$455
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $606 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
30.0% rent
3.1
+10%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(18,141)
Black6.2%(1,250)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(301)
Asian0.5%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.5%(3,902)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(15,121)
Black8.1%(1,335)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(134)
Asian0.4%(71)
Other0.1%(21)
Diversity Score21.5%(3,556)
21
+10%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.4%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?

New Smyrna Beach, Florida has about 16,548 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?

The typical household in New Smyrna Beach, Florida earns about $23,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Smyrna Beach, Florida expensive?

In New Smyrna Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $72,400, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Smyrna Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?

About 14.0% of people in New Smyrna Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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