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South Daytona

Florida · 12,865 residents · 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 $43,291. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,400. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,865
−2%since 2000
from 13,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,476 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+23%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K13K14K1990201020202024South Daytona
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,291
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,180 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,434
+46%since 2000
from $17,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,062
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(9,666)
Black11.1%(1,432)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(951)
Asian1.3%(162)
Other1.7%(215)
Diversity Score46.9%(6,035)
Diversity Score
47
+72%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Daytona, Florida?

South Daytona, Florida has about 12,865 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Daytona, Florida earns about $43,291 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 $144,400, and the typical rent is about $1,062 a month.

How educated are people in South Daytona, Florida?

About 20.0% 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 18.7% 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 383 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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