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Volusia County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Volusia County, Florida has a population of 579,622, the 12th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $70,044 and the median home value is $313,000. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Volusia County Quick Facts

Population 579,622
Median Household Income $70,04490% MOE ±$1,237
Median Home Value $313,00090% MOE ±$3,772
Poverty Rate 11.8%90% MOE ±0.7 pts
Unemployment Rate 4.1%90% MOE ±0.4 pts
Median Age 46.5 years90% MOE ±0.2 years
Homeownership Rate 73.7%90% MOE ±0.8 pts
Affordability Ratio 4.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.4%90% MOE ±0.7 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.1%
Cities/Places 25
Population 579,622 12th of 67
Median Income $70,044 6% lower than state
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Unemployment 4.1%

How Volusia 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.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population536,487579,622+8.0%
Median household income$60,913$70,044+15.0%
Median home value¹$215,374$313,000+45.3%
Median gross rent$1,287$1,467+14.0%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Volusia
$70,044
FL
$74,568
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Volusia
$313,000
FL
$359,000
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%
$25K-$50K 20.1%
$50K-$100K 33.2%
$100K+ 31.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.6%
$10K-$15K
3.4%
$15K-$20K
3.4%
$20K-$25K
3.7%
$25K-$30K
4.0%
$30K-$35K
4.0%
$35K-$40K
4.2%
$40K-$45K
4.1%
$45K-$50K
3.8%
$50K-$60K
7.5%
$60K-$75K
10.5%
$75K-$100K
15.2%
$100K-$125K
9.8%
$125K-$150K
7.2%
$150K-$200K
7.3%
$200K+
7.4%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
54.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,467/mo 25.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
17.4%
18-34
19.6%
35-54
22.7%
55-74
29.4%
75+
11.0%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 67.6%
  • Black: 10.3%
  • Hispanic: 16.3%
  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Other: 0.4%

Diversity Index

50out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 7.9%
  • HS Diploma: 30.3%
  • Some College: 21.9%
  • Associate's: 11.6%
  • Bachelor's: 18.4%
  • Graduate+: 10.0%

Cities & Places in Volusia County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Deltona97,334$76,92410.2%$285,400
Daytona Beach78,992$52,05820.4%$287,700
Port Orange64,767$74,42611.0%$317,200
Ormond Beach43,976$69,17710.1%$354,800
DeLand41,611$71,86311.0%$330,900
New Smyrna Beach31,974$83,8658.2%$395,300
Edgewater23,627$60,97710.0%$256,200
DeBary22,869$88,5695.3%$349,700
Orange City14,372$57,80010.4%$259,100
South Daytona13,543$56,57916.9%$222,200
Holly Hill13,084$55,41221.5%$205,100
Ormond-by-the-Sea7,146$79,12010.0%$392,300
Flagler Beach5,373$84,6328.4%$557,600
Daytona Beach Shores5,188$74,3925.7%$437,800
Samsula-Spruce Creek4,852$97,8053.6%$443,500
West DeLand3,632$76,3866.5%$273,500
Ponce Inlet3,435$102,2005.9%$544,300
Lake Helen2,918$116,2506.9%$441,200
De Leon Springs2,687$57,2508.0%$298,000
Oak Hill1,694$65,95018.6%$313,600
Glencoe1,445$47,2125.1%$300,000
Pierson1,327$56,66710.2%$287,500
North DeLand1,102$67,4884.3%$235,200
DeLand Southwest1,024$42,88645.2%$276,800
Seville1,014$143,3684.7%$418,300

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Population Overview

Volusia County is located in Florida with a total population of 579,622. It is the 12th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 25 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Volusia County is 46.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. 11.0% 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 Volusia County is $70,044. This is 6% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $313,000. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Volusia County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.3%.

Education

28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 92.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Volusia 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 Volusia County, Florida?

Volusia County has a population of 579,622, making it the 12th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Volusia County?

The median household income in Volusia County is $70,044 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Volusia County, Florida?

Volusia County contains 25 Census-designated places.