Daytona Beach, FL

Census Place

2024 Population

78,992

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.3

1.26% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

20.4%

3.66% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$52,058

3.85% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$287,700

Population & Diversity

Daytona Beach, FL is home to a population of 79k people, from which 95.2% are citizens.

As of 2024, 9.46% of Daytona Beach, FL residents were born outside of the country (7.48k people).

In 2024, there were 1.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.6k people) in Daytona Beach, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2024 Citizenship

95.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.2% of Daytona Beach, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Daytona Beach, FL was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
41.6k ± 1.72k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
23.5k ± 1.43k
Other (Hispanic)
3.3k ± 678

9.92%

Hispanic Population

7.83k people

9.92% of the people in Daytona Beach, FL are hispanic (7.83k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

9.46%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

7.48k people

9.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.98k people

As of 2024, 9.46% of Daytona Beach, FL residents (7.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Daytona Beach, FL was 9.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
1,927 ± 287
Gulf War (2001-)
1,579 ± 385
Gulf War (1990s)
716 ± 202

Daytona Beach, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Daytona Beach, FL.

Economy

The economy of Daytona Beach, FL employs 33.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Daytona Beach, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,242 people), Retail Trade (5,213 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,948 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($57,250), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,441), and Wholesale Trade ($51,786).

Employment

Occupations

33.3k

2024 Value

± 1,742

2.93%

1 Year growth

± 7.26%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Daytona Beach, FL grew at a rate of 2.93%, from 32.3k employees to 33.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Daytona Beach, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,610 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,423 people), and Management Occupations (2,815 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Daytona Beach, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

33.3k

2024 Value

± 1,742

2.93%

1 Year growth

± 7.26%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Daytona Beach, FL grew at a rate of 2.93%, from 32.3k employees to 33.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Daytona Beach, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,242 people), Retail Trade (5,213 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,948 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

$39,765

Median earning men ± $2,247

$36,063

Median earning women ± $1,428

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($56,004), Information ($55,266), and Construction ($52,700).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($47,865), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,982), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,392).

Education

The student population of Daytona Beach, FL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 24,475 male students and 15,394 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Daytona Beach, FL are White (4,868 and 58%), Hispanic or Latino (1,489 and 17.7%), Black or African American (964 and 11.5%), and Two or More Races (406 and 4.84%).

The largest universities in Daytona Beach, FL by number of degrees awarded are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (3,676 and 41.1%), Daytona State College (3,174 and 35.5%), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (1,762 and 19.7%).

The most popular majors in Daytona Beach, FL are General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (2,192 and 24.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,431 and 16%), and Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering (558 and 6.24%).

The median tuition costs 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 2024 in Daytona Beach, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 39,869 (61.4% men and 38.6% 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 2024 there were 39,869 students enrolled in Daytona Beach, FL, 61.4% men and 38.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,912 records, of which 36.2% were women and 63.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
1,441 degrees awarded
Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering
379 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
279 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Daytona Beach, FL was General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology with 1,441 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
3,676 degrees awarded
Daytona State College
3,174 degrees awarded
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
1,762 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide with 3,676 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 5,811 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Daytona Beach, FL, which is 1.86 times more than the 3,129 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,868 degrees mean that there were 3.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,489 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 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Daytona Beach, FL was $287,700 in 2024, which is 0.865 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $244,300 to $287,700, a 17.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Daytona Beach, FL is 47.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Daytona Beach, FL have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Daytona Beach, FL is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$287,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$12,063

$16,459

Median Property Taxes

±$944

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 $3k+ 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

47.5%

Homeownership

2024

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 47.5% of the housing units in Daytona Beach, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$52,058

Median Household Income

± $2,226

34.7k

Number of Households

± 1,617

In 2024, the median household income of the 34.7k households in Daytona Beach, FL grew to $52,058 from the previous year's value of $50,130.

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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (72.4%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)
Carpooled (9.52%)

In 2024, 72.4% of workers in Daytona Beach, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.52%).

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

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Daytona Beach, FL have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.28% 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

1 car

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 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Daytona Beach, FL (14.7k out of 72.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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

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

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