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, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

78,992

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.6%41,551

Black

29.8%23,512

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%7,834

Two or More

4.2%3,307

Asian

2.9%2,275

Other

0.4%348

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%130

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%35

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%3,377

High School Diploma

24.6%13,467

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%4,806

Some College (1+ yr)

13.7%7,472

Associate's Degree

10.4%5,701

Bachelor's Degree

18.7%10,225

Master's Degree

6.2%3,379

Professional Degree

1.7%904

Doctorate

1.3%700

HS or Higher

91.4%

BA or Higher

27.8%

Graduate+

9.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$287,700

Median Renti

$1,328

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.5%16,459

Renter-Occupied

52.5%18,193

Total Units

42,158

Homeownership

47.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.8%958

$50K–$100K

5.6%918

$100K–$150K

8.1%1,329

$150K–$200K

11.1%1,832

$200K–$300K

22%3,617

$300K–$500K

28.4%4,668

$500K–$1M

17.8%2,932

$1M+

1.2%205

Rent Distribution

Under $500

976

$500–$750

1,067

$750–$1,000

1,512

$1,000–$1,250

4,260

$1,250–$1,500

3,231

$1,500–$2,000

5,171

$2,000+

1,421

Year Built

2020 or later

5.7%2,391

2010–2019

9.6%4,034

2000–2009

8.3%3,494

1990–1999

7.6%3,206

1980–1989

22.1%9,299

1970–1979

18.3%7,697

1960–1969

10.4%4,394

1950–1959

10.4%4,366

1940–1949

3.3%1,372

1939 or earlier

4.5%1,905

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.8%31,818

Utility Gas

5.4%1,867

No Fuel

1.3%450

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%246

Solar

0.4%131

Fuel Oil

0.3%91

Wood

0.1%39

Other

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,058

Mean Household Incomei

$74,174

Per Capita Incomei

$33,371

Poverty Ratei

18.7%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

35,021

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.9%2,723

$10K–$15K

5.2%1,798

$15K–$20K

4.7%1,625

$20K–$25K

4.5%1,567

$25K–$30K

4.7%1,637

$30K–$35K

6.3%2,196

$35K–$40K

5.7%1,962

$40K–$45K

4.3%1,473

$45K–$50K

4.5%1,567

$50K–$60K

8.4%2,896

$60K–$75K

10.1%3,516

$75K–$100K

14.3%4,972

$100K–$125K

7.1%2,443

$125K–$150K

4.2%1,466

$150K–$200K

3.8%1,333

$200K+

4.3%1,478

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

2,825

Residentsi

4,932

Avg. Tenant Renti

$420/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing451 homes79% occupied$397/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1,358 homes77% occupied$460/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8521 homes95% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC161 homes99% occupied$362/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,058/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

71.2%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

22.2%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

5.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

75.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.5% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.8% 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

7,4759.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

710

Philippines

338

India

307

Korea

274

United Kingdom

256

Mexico

249

Germany

178

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

32,511

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

33,292

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,094(9.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.5%Insured

12.5%Uninsured