Flagler County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Flagler County is located in Florida with a total population of 126,528. It is the 35th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Flagler County is 53.1 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 13.5% 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 $77,363. This is 4% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 18% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $364,900. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.7x. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Flagler County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.6%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

31.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Flagler County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.