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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Smyrna Beach

Florida · 20,048 residents · 37.842 sq mi
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New Smyrna Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,372. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value is $98,900. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,048
+21%since 1990
from 16,548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
530 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 437 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
53.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 53.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K20K24K29K34K1990201020202024New Smyrna Beach
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,372
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,630 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,547
+62%since 1990
from $14,501 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$606
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $455 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
25.4% rent
2.8
−9%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(15,121)
Black8.1%(1,335)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(134)
Asian0.4%(71)
Diversity Score21.5%(3,556)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(18,141)
Black6.2%(1,250)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(301)
Asian0.5%(101)
Diversity Score19.5%(3,902)
19
−9%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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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 20,048 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Smyrna Beach, Florida earns about $35,372 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 $98,900, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?

About 22.9% 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 10.8% of people in New Smyrna Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Smyrna Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, New Smyrna Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,500 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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