City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

DeBary, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for DeBary - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

22,602
Residents
$87,391
Median income
$307,600
Median home
$1,700
Median rent (state)

DeBary - the verdict

DeBary ranks in the 69th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

69th
percentile, household income
66th
percentile, home value
67th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: DeBary, FL

22,602 people live in DeBary, Florida - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in DeBary brings in $87,391 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 2.4%. Home values in DeBary run a median of $307,600, and the median resident age is 46.4 years. About 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 59.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 89 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 25% from five years earlier.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Florida scores 103.4 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,700 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Florida run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 96.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

22,602 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$87,391 /yr

Poverty 2.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does DeBary compare to other US cities?

DeBary measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 69% higher than other cities
Home value 66% pricier than other cities
Median rent 67% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares DeBary against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Florida only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Florida-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places DeBary toward the bottom of Florida's cities

Among the 930 Florida cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, DeBary ranks #793 - the 14th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares DeBary only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#248 of 903
73rd percentile in Florida
Median Gross Rent
#563 of 930
37th percentile in Florida
Median Home Value
#418 of 894
53rd percentile in Florida
Poverty Rate
#793 of 930
14th percentile in Florida
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#405 of 930
56th percentile in Florida

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Florida only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

69thIncome percentile

69th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How DeBary's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$307,600 34th percentile more affordable than 34% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. DeBary $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - DeBary, FL DeBary, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not DeBary, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution DeBary, FL median $87,391/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
DeBary, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for DeBary, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 31.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
22,602
Median Income
$87,391
Median Home Value
$307,600
Median Age
46.4
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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22,000 residents22,500 residents23,000 residents23,500 residents24,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 22,236 residents 23,544 residents ▲ +5.9%
DeBary's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
89
housing units authorized
Single-Family
89
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 71
2020 90
2021 103
2022 90
2023 86
2024 89

Permit volume increased 25% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.4%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
0.4%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
17.4%
Other
1.8%

Based on 11,463 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county DeBary sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,700/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
96.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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22,634 people
The Crossings
22,359 people
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22,296 people
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23,036 people
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22,125 people
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23,151 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to DeBary's 22,602 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bear, DE
22,604 people
Millbrae, CA
22,589 people
Albertville, AL
22,584 people
Anthem, AZ
22,622 people
Corcoran, CA
22,626 people
Waynesboro, VA
22,574 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to DeBary's $87,391 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Freeport, MN
$87,396 median income
Fultonville, NY
$87,386 median income
Harbor Hills, OH
$87,396 median income
Downey, CA
$87,400 median income
Palmer, TX
$87,379 median income
South Holland, IL
$87,378 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - DeBary, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition DeBary, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 79.0% 6.6% 6.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17.3% White 79.0% Black or African American 4.7% Asian 3.4% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 6.6% Two or more races 6.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How DeBary compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
DeBary (this city) 22,602 $87,391
Hialeah Gardens 22,634 $60,855
The Crossings 22,359 $83,643
Marion Oaks 22,296 $70,056
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about DeBary, FL?

What is the population of DeBary, FL? +

22,602 people live in DeBary, FL according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in DeBary, FL? +

Median annual household income in DeBary runs $87,391, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in DeBary? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for DeBary; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in DeBary, FL? +

A typical home in DeBary is worth $307,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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