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Volusia County, Florida
Volusia County, Florida. Volusia County had 606,573 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.6% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 25 places (17 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 130 census tracts. GEOID 12127.
Volusia County is one of the 2 counties of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
606,573
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 553,543 · ACS 2020-2024: 579,622
Median household income
$70,044
±$1,237 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$313,000
±$3,772 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,467
±$25 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Volusia County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 553,543 residents in Volusia County. The Census Bureau estimates 606,573 for July 1, 2025, up 9.6% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 579,622 over 1,101 square miles of land.
| Measure | Volusia County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 579,622 | 22,416,077 | +43,135 |
| Households | 241,881±1,661 | 8,752,810 | +25,386 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.02 | 2.51 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 282,109±146 | 10,256,470 | +21,389 |
Volusia County's population since 2000
From 443,343 in 2000 to 606,573 in 2025: up 36.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Volusia County?
Volusia County holds 25 places: 17 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Deltona with 100,267 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Deltona | 93,692 | $76,924 |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach | 72,647 | $52,058 |
| Port Orange | 62,596 | $74,426 |
| Ormond Beach | 43,080 | $69,177 |
| DeLand | 37,351 | $71,863 |
| New Smyrna Beach | 30,142 | $83,865 |
| Edgewater | 23,097 | $60,977 |
| DeBary | 22,260 | $88,569 |
| Holly Hill | 12,958 | $55,412 |
| South Daytona | 12,865 | $56,579 |
| Orange City | 12,632 | $57,800 |
| Ormond-by-the-Sea | 7,312 | $79,120 |
| Daytona Beach Shores | 5,179 | $74,392 |
| Samsula-Spruce Creek | 4,877 | $97,805 |
| West DeLand | 3,908 | $76,386 |
| Ponce Inlet | 3,364 | $102,200 |
| Lake Helen | 2,842 | $116,250 |
| De Leon SpringsGEOID 1216975 | 2,619 | $57,250 |
| GlencoeGEOID 1226000 | 2,170 | $47,212 |
| Oak Hill | 1,986 | $65,950 |
| Pierson | 1,542 | $56,667 |
| North DeLandGEOID 1249275 | 1,510 | $67,488 |
| DeLand SouthwestGEOID 1216937 | 1,056 | $42,886 |
| SevilleGEOID 1265200 | 580 | $143,368 |
| Flagler Beach | 5,160 | $84,632 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Volusia County?
The median resident of Volusia County is 46.5 years old; 17.4% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 16.3%. 8.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Volusia County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5±0.2 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.4%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.3% | 27.4% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.6%±0.2 pts | 50.4% | −4.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.3%±0.2 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | +0.3 pts |
| 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%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.8%±0.4 pts | 21.9% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.7%±0.5 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.7%±0.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.3%±0.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.2%±0.5 pts | 11.5% | −1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±0.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.4%±0.6 pts | 34.1% | +4.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0%±0.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Volusia County earn?
Half of Volusia County's 241,881 households earn less than $70,044 a year (±$1,237), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,912 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,132 after inflation. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Volusia County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,044±$1,237 | $74,568 | +$9,132 |
| Mean household income | $92,221±$1,806 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,154±$731 | $42,609 | +$4,058 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±0.7 pts | 12.6% | −2.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±1.7 pts | 16.5% | −4.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.0%±0.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6%±0.5 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 Volusia County?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Volusia County's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $313,000 by its owner (±$3,772). The median renter pays $1,467 a month including utilities, and 48.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Volusia County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $313,000±$3,772 | $359,000 | +$97,629 |
| Median gross rent | $1,467±$25 | $1,669 | +$180 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.6%±2.0 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,688±$21 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7%±0.8 pts | 67.6% | +3.4 pts |
| Housing units | 282,109±146 | 10,256,470 | +21,389 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±1.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.5%±0.7 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Volusia County building?
Builders took permits for 2,826 new housing units across Volusia County in 2025 (2,079 single-family), 4.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Volusia County get to work?
72.7% of Volusia County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Volusia County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.8%±0.6 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1%±0.4 pts | 4.8% | −0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.7%±1.0 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3%±0.7 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±0.7 pts | 15.7% | +7.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min±0.5 | 28.0 min | +1.6 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 are Volusia County's census tracts?
Volusia County is divided into 130 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,762 (Tract 820) to $122,730 (Tract 832.11).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Volusia County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 67 |
| Median household income | 32nd of 67 |
| Median home value | 27th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 67 |
| Median age | 21st of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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