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South Daytona

Florida · 13,894 residents (2025 est.) · 3.701 sq mi
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South Daytona has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $222,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,543
+3%since 2000
from 13,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,659 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+22%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,894 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024South Daytona
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,579
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,180 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,366
+86%since 2000
from $17,401 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,379
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
35.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+58%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(11,407)
Black7.7%(1,021)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(381)
Asian1.2%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(3,600)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(10,113)
Black11.2%(1,518)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(1,260)
Asian0.9%(126)
Other3.9%(526)
Diversity Score52.4%(7,103)
Diversity Score
52
+92%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Daytona, Florida?

South Daytona, Florida has about 13,543 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Daytona, Florida?

The typical household in South Daytona, Florida earns about $56,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Daytona, Florida expensive?

In South Daytona, Florida, the median home is worth about $222,200, and the typical rent is about $1,379 a month.

How educated are people in South Daytona, Florida?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Daytona, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Daytona, Florida?

About 16.9% of people in South Daytona, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Daytona, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, South Daytona, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,061 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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