Flagler County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Flagler County is located in Florida with a total population of 121,710. It is the 35th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Flagler County is 52.6 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 13.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Flagler County is $72,923. This is 2% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $333,400. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Flagler County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.2%) is well below the state average of 26.8%.

Education

30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.