City · Florida
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
New Smyrna Beach, city, in Volusia County, Florida. New Smyrna Beach had 33,182 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,142 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 31,974 (±33). GEOID 1248625.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,182
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,142 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,974 ±33
Median household income
$83,865
±$5,575 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$395,300
±$15,496 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,712
±$66 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is New Smyrna Beach and what county is it in?
New Smyrna Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida. It covers 37.9 square miles of land, 795 residents per square mile in 2020.
New Smyrna Beach 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 New Smyrna Beach, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 33,182 people lived in New Smyrna Beach on July 1, 2025, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 30,142 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 31,974 (±33).
| Measure | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,974 ±33 | 579,622 | +5,517 |
| Households | 16,041 ±603 | 241,881 | +3,512 |
| Average household size | 1.98 ±0.07 | 2.33 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 22,013 ±517 | 282,109 | +3,551 |
New Smyrna Beach's population since 2000
From 20,048 in 2000 to 33,182 in 2025: up 65.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Smyrna Beach 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 New Smyrna Beach?
The median resident of New Smyrna Beach is 57.8 years old; 11.4% are under 18 and 35.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.8%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.8 ±2.0 | 46.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 11.4% ±1.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 35.3% ±2.4 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±1.4 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% ±2.1 pts | 16.3% | +5.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.8% ±2.8 pts | 67.6% | −6.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.3 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±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 | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±1.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.3% ±2.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1% ±1.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8% ±1.8 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2% ±1.8 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6% ±1.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.2% ±2.9 pts | 28.4% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.0% ±2.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.9% ±2.9 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0% ±1.9 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 New Smyrna Beach earn?
Half of New Smyrna Beach's 16,041 households earn less than $83,865 a year (±$5,575), against $70,044 in Volusia County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,202 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,663 after inflation. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,865 ±$5,575 | $70,044 | +$13,663 |
| Mean household income | $112,285 ±$6,746 | $92,221 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,656 ±$4,520 | $39,154 | +$6,873 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.2% ±2.1 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.6% ±7.2 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3% ±1.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±1.1 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.1% ±2.8 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 New Smyrna Beach?
Owners occupy 77.5% of New Smyrna Beach's occupied homes and renters 22.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $395,300 by its owner (±$15,496). The median renter pays $1,712 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $395,300 ±$15,496 | $313,000 | +$80,119 |
| Median gross rent | $1,712 ±$66 | $1,467 | +$323 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2% ±7.6 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,892 ±$82 | $1,688 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.5% ±3.5 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.5% ±3.5 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 22,013 ±517 | 282,109 | +3,551 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 20.0% ±6.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.6% ±3.1 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±1.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.0% ±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.1% ±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±2.2 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 New Smyrna Beach building?
Builders took permits for 398 new housing units in New Smyrna Beach in 2025 (262 in single-family houses), 12.0 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 New Smyrna Beach work and get to work?
67.5% of New Smyrna Beach's workers drive alone and 21.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.9% ±3.2 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% | +3.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 67.5% ±4.4 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.4% ±3.8 pts | 14.4% | +8.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.3 min ±2.2 | 27.5 min | +3.6 min |
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 New Smyrna Beach?
8 census tracts lie mostly in New Smyrna Beach, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,889 (Tract 828.01) to $116,771 (Tract 827.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 828.02Volusia County | 4,176 | $69,676 |
| Tract 829.03Volusia County | 6,061 | $75,882 |
| Tract 829.02Volusia County | 6,222 | $69,517 |
| Tract 829.04Volusia County | 5,178 | $73,787 |
| Tract 827.03Volusia County | 3,227 | $110,909 |
| Tract 832.09Volusia County | 9,428 | $118,462 |
| Tract 827.05Volusia County | 2,099 | $116,771 |
| Tract 828.01Volusia County | 3,016 | $48,889 |
| Tract 827.01Volusia County | 1,708 | $113,514 |
| Tract 827.04Volusia County | 2,297 | $109,297 |
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 New Smyrna Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does New Smyrna Beach compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Smyrna Beach is the 1,247th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 90th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
New Smyrna Beach ranks 261st 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 | 90th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 606th | 770 |
| Median household income | 261st | 754 |
| Per capita income | 138th | 763 |
| Median home value | 265th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 298th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 485th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 218th | 733 |
| Median age | 127th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 304th | 760 |
| Work from home | 168th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 278th | 764 |
New Smyrna Beach's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare New Smyrna Beach 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 New Smyrna Beach?
7 of the 57 figures for New Smyrna Beach 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 New Smyrna Beach 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 New Smyrna Beach.