City · Florida
DeBary, Florida
DeBary, city, in Volusia County, Florida. DeBary had 23,544 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 22,260 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,869 (±33). GEOID 1216675.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,544
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,260 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,869 ±33
Median household income
$88,569
±$8,563 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$349,700
±$17,166 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,751
±$226 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is DeBary and what county is it in?
DeBary is a city in Volusia County, Florida. It covers 19.0 square miles of land, 1,175 residents per square mile in 2020.
DeBary is in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in DeBary, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 23,544 people lived in DeBary on July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 22,260 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,869 (±33).
| Measure | DeBary | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,869 ±33 | 579,622 | +2,173 |
| Households | 9,499 ±401 | 241,881 | +1,343 |
| Average household size | 2.40 ±0.10 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,960 ±480 | 282,109 | +892 |
DeBary's population since 2000
From 15,559 in 2000 to 23,544 in 2025: up 51.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for DeBary as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in DeBary?
The median resident of DeBary is 45.6 years old; 17.6% are under 18 and 23.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.1%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | DeBary | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 ±3.0 | 46.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.6% ±2.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.7% ±2.5 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±2.0 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.1% ±3.2 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.6% ±4.1 pts | 67.6% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±1.4 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9% ±2.3 pts | 8.8% | +3.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.4% ±2.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1% ±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±2.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±1.8 pts | 10.2% | −4.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±1.1 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.8% ±4.2 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.6% ±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±2.0 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in DeBary earn?
Half of DeBary's 9,499 households earn less than $88,569 a year (±$8,563), against $70,044 in Volusia County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $80,384 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | DeBary | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $88,569 ±$8,563 | $70,044 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $107,515 ±$7,781 | $92,221 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,435 ±$3,537 | $39,154 | +$5,124 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.3% ±1.7 pts | 11.8% | −3.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5% ±4.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3% ±2.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±1.5 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±1.7 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in DeBary?
Owners occupy 87.0% of DeBary's occupied homes and renters 13.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $349,700 by its owner (±$17,166). The median renter pays $1,751 a month including utilities, and 46.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | DeBary | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $349,700 ±$17,166 | $313,000 | +$89,901 |
| Median gross rent | $1,751 ±$226 | $1,467 | +$359 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.6% ±15.6 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,828 ±$159 | $1,688 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.0% ±3.5 pts | 73.7% | +6.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.0% ±3.5 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 9,960 ±480 | 282,109 | +892 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0% ±4.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.8% ±3.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% ±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.0% ±2.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±1.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is DeBary building?
Builders took permits for 79 new housing units in DeBary in 2025 (79 in single-family houses), 3.4 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in DeBary work and get to work?
68.9% of DeBary's workers drive alone and 19.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | DeBary | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3% ±3.9 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.9% ±6.0 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.2% ±4.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.9% ±4.6 pts | 14.4% | +10.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min ±2.3 | 27.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in DeBary?
4 census tracts lie mostly in DeBary, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,630 (Tract 909.06) to $102,807 (Tract 909.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 909.04Volusia County | 7,367 | $99,767 |
| Tract 909.03Volusia County | 4,980 | $87,708 |
| Tract 909.05Volusia County | 7,348 | $102,807 |
| Tract 909.06Volusia County | 3,402 | $66,630 |
| Tract 908.03Volusia County | 5,832 | $84,885 |
| Tract 910.18Volusia County | 7,829 | $70,048 |
| Tract 908.04Volusia County | 6,853 | $81,705 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in DeBary) · Census block assignment files
How does DeBary compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, DeBary is the 1,689th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 110th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
DeBary ranks 220th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 110th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 134th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 526th | 770 |
| Median household income | 220th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 266th | 763 |
| Median home value | 356th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 271st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 586th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 339th | 733 |
| Median age | 298th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 145th | 760 |
| Work from home | 199th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 370th | 764 |
DeBary's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare DeBary with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for DeBary?
10 of the 57 figures for DeBary on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for DeBary are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in DeBary.