Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Daytona Beach Shores, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,188

Median Agei

66.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.2%4,421

Hispanic/Latino

6%313

Two or More

3.7%194

Asian

3.2%164

Black

1.4%74

Other

0.4%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.3%63

High School Diploma

19.4%948

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%261

Some College (1+ yr)

14.5%709

Associate's Degree

10.3%505

Bachelor's Degree

24.3%1,186

Master's Degree

13.1%639

Professional Degree

4.5%222

Doctorate

3.2%154

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

45.1%

Graduate+

20.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$437,800

Median Renti

$1,505

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.9%2,366

Renter-Occupied

25.1%793

Total Units

6,337

Homeownership

74.9%

Vacancy Rate

50.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%40

$100K–$150K

3.6%86

$150K–$200K

1.4%34

$200K–$300K

13.9%329

$300K–$500K

44.8%1,059

$500K–$1M

31.3%741

$1M+

3.3%77

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

147

$1,250–$1,500

181

$1,500–$2,000

193

$2,000+

200

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%41

2010–2019

2.8%175

2000–2009

23.6%1,495

1990–1999

18.2%1,154

1980–1989

26.4%1,671

1970–1979

20.2%1,278

1960–1969

3.8%243

1950–1959

2.4%149

1940–1949

1.4%90

1939 or earlier

0.6%41

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.7%2,927

No Fuel

4.5%142

Other

1.2%39

Utility Gas

0.9%30

Fuel Oil

0.4%12

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,392

Mean Household Incomei

$104,898

Per Capita Incomei

$64,074

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

1,680

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%131

$10K–$15K

1%33

$15K–$20K

4.1%129

$20K–$25K

2.2%68

$25K–$30K

3.9%123

$30K–$35K

9%284

$35K–$40K

3.1%99

$40K–$45K

2%64

$45K–$50K

3.9%122

$50K–$60K

2.1%66

$60K–$75K

16.2%513

$75K–$100K

14%443

$100K–$125K

8.7%276

$125K–$150K

7.9%248

$150K–$200K

7.6%241

$200K+

10.1%319

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$403/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes69% occupied$403/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,392/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

73%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

18%

Low income$37K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

45% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

96918.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

197

India

114

United Kingdom

103

Germany

China

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,571

Avg. Commutei

34.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,594

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

476(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured