Flagler County, Florida Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Flagler County, Florida has a population of 126,528, the 35th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $77,363 and the median home value is $364,900. The poverty rate is 10.3%.
Flagler County Quick Facts
How Flagler County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,801 | 126,528 | +15.2% |
| Median household income | $67,091 | $77,363 | +15.3% |
| Median home value¹ | $267,679 | $364,900 | +36.3% |
| Median gross rent | $1,545 | $1,722 | +11.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 72.4%
- Black: 8.8%
- Hispanic: 11.6%
- Asian: 2.4%
- Other: 0.6%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 6.6%
- HS Diploma: 28.8%
- Some College: 22.9%
- Associate's: 10.3%
- Bachelor's: 20.4%
- Graduate+: 10.9%
Cities & Places in Flagler County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Coast | 98,258 | $77,350 | 10.6% | $350,800 |
| Bunnell | 3,682 | $55,130 | 19.8% | $286,400 |
| Beverly Beach | 607 | $47,917 | 4.8% | $345,100 |
Explore Florida Rankings
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Flagler County, Florida?
Flagler County has a population of 126,528, making it the 35th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Flagler County?
The median household income in Flagler County is $77,363 with a poverty rate of 10.3%.
How many cities are in Flagler County, Florida?
Flagler County contains 3 Census-designated places.