Daytona Beach, FL

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2021 Population

71,041

3.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.4

0.254% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

21.8%

6.08% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$42,392

9.58% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$176,800

7.54% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

31,195

5.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Daytona Beach, FL had a population of 71k people with a median age of 39.4 and a median household income of $42,392. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Daytona Beach, FL grew from 68,711 to 71,041, a 3.39% increase and its median household income grew from $38,686 to $42,392, a 9.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Daytona Beach, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.3%), White (Hispanic) (4.53%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.48%).

None of the households in Daytona Beach, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Daytona Beach, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Daytona Beach, FL are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (4,305 degrees awarded in 2021), Daytona State College (3,872 degrees), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (1,551 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Daytona Beach, FL was $176,800, and the homeownership rate was 44.1%.

Most people in Daytona Beach, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Daytona Beach, FL was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Daytona Beach, FL is home to a population of 71k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.7% of Daytona Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (6.18k people).

In 2021, there were 1.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.7k people) in Daytona Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.22k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

95.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Daytona Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Daytona Beach, FL was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Daytona Beach, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Daytona Beach, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
36.7k ± 1.6k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
22.9k ± 1.48k
White (Hispanic)
3.22k ± 708

9.51%

Hispanic Population

6.75k people

9.51% of the people in Daytona Beach, FL are hispanic (6.75k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Daytona Beach, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

8.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.18k people

8.98%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.17k people

As of 2021, 8.7% of Daytona Beach, FL residents (6.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Daytona Beach, FL was 8.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Daytona Beach, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,679 ± 251
Gulf War (1990s)
795 ± 210
Gulf War (2001-)
780 ± 260

Daytona Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Daytona Beach, FL employs 31.2k people. The largest industries in Daytona Beach, FL are Retail Trade (5,196 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,068 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,681 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($49,712), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,427), and Public Administration ($41,206).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

31.2k

2021 Value

± 1,662

5.13%

1 Year growth

± 7.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Daytona Beach, FL grew at a rate of 5.13%, from 29.7k employees to 31.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Daytona Beach, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,864 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,642 people), and Management Occupations (2,490 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Daytona Beach, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

31.2k

2021 Value

± 1,662

5.13%

1 Year growth

± 7.18%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Daytona Beach, FL grew at a rate of 5.13%, from 29.7k employees to 31.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Daytona Beach, FL, are Retail Trade (5,196 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,068 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,681 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Daytona Beach, FL, though some of these residents may live in Daytona Beach, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,463

Median earning men ± $1,406

$28,693

Median earning women ± $1,738

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,653), Public Administration ($50,673), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,886).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($40,160), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,141), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,389).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Daytona Beach, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Daytona Beach, FL awarded 10,284 degrees. The student population of Daytona Beach, FL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 22,934 male students and 13,616 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Daytona Beach, FL are White (5,733 and 58.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,469 and 14.9%), Black or African American (1,363 and 13.9%), and Unknown (447 and 4.55%).

The largest universities in Daytona Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (4,305 and 41.9%), Daytona State College (3,872 and 37.7%), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (1,551 and 15.1%).

The most popular majors in Daytona Beach, FL are General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (2,400 and 23.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,797 and 17.5%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (616 and 5.99%).

The median tuition costs in Daytona Beach, FL are $13,844 for private four year colleges, and $3,072 and $11,960 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Daytona Beach, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 36,550 (62.7% men and 37.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 36,550 students enrolled in Daytona Beach, FL, 62.7% men and 37.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,031 records, of which 34.9% were women and 65.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
1,479 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
371 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
362 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Daytona Beach, FL was General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology with 1,479 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Daytona Beach, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
4,305 degrees awarded
Daytona State College
3,872 degrees awarded
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
1,551 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide with 4,305 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,467 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Daytona Beach, FL, which is 1.69 times more than the 3,817 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,733 degrees mean that there were 3.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,469 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,844) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Daytona Beach, FL was $176,800 in 2021, which is 0.722 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $164,400 to $176,800, a 7.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Daytona Beach, FL is 44.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Daytona Beach, FL have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Daytona Beach, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Daytona Beach, FL is $42,392. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Daytona Beach, FL was Census Tract 832.06 with a value of $80,750, followed by Census Tract 832.05 and Census Tract 822.02, with respective values of $78,222 and $74,349.

Housing

Property

$176,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,779

$13,646

Median Property Taxes

±$817

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Daytona Beach, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Daytona Beach, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.1%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 44.1% of the housing units in Daytona Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Daytona Beach, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 832.06
Census Tract 832.05
Census Tract 822.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Daytona Beach, FL was Census Tract 832.06 with a value of $80,750, followed by Census Tract 832.05 and Census Tract 822.02, with respective values of $78,222 and $74,349.

The following map shows all of the places in Daytona Beach, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,392

Median Household Income

± $1,719

31k

Number of Households

± 1,589

In 2021, the median household income of the 31k households in Daytona Beach, FL grew to $42,392 from the previous year's value of $38,686.

The following chart displays the households in Daytona Beach, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Daytona Beach, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.3%)
Carpooled (9.25%)
Worked At Home (5.53%)

In 2021, 75.3% of workers in Daytona Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.25%) and those who worked at home (5.53%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Daytona Beach, FL have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Daytona Beach, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Daytona Beach, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Daytona Beach, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Daytona Beach, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Daytona Beach, FL (14.8k out of 67.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Daytona Beach, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.8% of the population of Daytona Beach, FL has health coverage, with 34.8% on employee plans, 21.2% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 2.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Volusia County, FL see 1491 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.202% increase from the previous year (1488 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2064 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 648 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Volusia County, FL.

1,491 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Volusia County, FL

Primary care physicians in Volusia County, FL see an average of 1,491 patients per year. This represents a 0.202% increase from the previous year (1,488 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Volusia County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.5% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

34.8%

Employer Coverage

21.2%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

2.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Daytona Beach, FL declined by 3.63% from 14.8% to 14.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Daytona Beach, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.