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CITY · 2010 ACS

New Smyrna Beach

Florida · 22,464 residents · 37.842 sq mi
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New Smyrna Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,300. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,464
+12%since 2000
from 20,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.3
+1%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K20K24K29K34K1990201020202024New Smyrna Beach
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,056
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,372 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,275
+29%since 2000
from $23,547 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,300
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
35.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+87%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(19,951)
Black5.8%(1,307)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(632)
Asian1.1%(244)
Other1.7%(389)
Diversity Score26.3%(5,918)
Diversity Score
26
+35%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?

New Smyrna Beach, Florida has about 22,464 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Smyrna Beach, Florida earns about $46,056 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 $241,300, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?

About 27.5% 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 12.1% 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 5,916 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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