Volusia County, Florida Demographics 2026

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.