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.

DeLand, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

41,611

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.4%24,719

Hispanic/Latino

25.2%10,482

Black

11.2%4,673

Two or More

2%842

Asian

1.8%733

Other

0.2%77

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%45

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%40

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%1,051

High School Diploma

23.6%6,466

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%2,306

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%2,628

Associate's Degree

13.2%3,614

Bachelor's Degree

21.9%6,003

Master's Degree

9.2%2,516

Professional Degree

1.4%385

Doctorate

1.3%344

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

33.7%

Graduate+

11.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$330,900

Median Renti

$1,355

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.4%10,109

Renter-Occupied

35.6%5,594

Total Units

17,078

Homeownership

64.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%735

$50K–$100K

2.3%237

$100K–$150K

3.3%330

$150K–$200K

7.8%790

$200K–$300K

19.8%2,001

$300K–$500K

49.3%4,988

$500K–$1M

9%914

$1M+

1.1%114

Rent Distribution

Under $500

377

$500–$750

299

$750–$1,000

711

$1,000–$1,250

846

$1,250–$1,500

1,062

$1,500–$2,000

1,012

$2,000+

1,049

Year Built

2020 or later

6.9%1,178

2010–2019

21.5%3,675

2000–2009

18.6%3,174

1990–1999

8.2%1,399

1980–1989

10.6%1,810

1970–1979

10.4%1,769

1960–1969

6.9%1,184

1950–1959

7.5%1,286

1940–1949

2.9%492

1939 or earlier

6.5%1,111

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.8%12,848

Utility Gas

15.3%2,401

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%167

Solar

0.9%147

No Fuel

0.5%83

Fuel Oil

0.4%55

Wood

0%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,863

Mean Household Incomei

$92,764

Per Capita Incomei

$35,865

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

17,335

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%831

$10K–$15K

3.8%591

$15K–$20K

2.8%440

$20K–$25K

2.5%399

$25K–$30K

3.6%568

$30K–$35K

3.7%577

$35K–$40K

4.9%777

$40K–$45K

3.5%557

$45K–$50K

5.2%816

$50K–$60K

7.7%1,216

$60K–$75K

8.7%1,364

$75K–$100K

15.4%2,425

$100K–$125K

9.1%1,429

$125K–$150K

8%1,260

$150K–$200K

7%1,101

$200K+

8.6%1,352

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

828

Residentsi

1,300

Avg. Tenant Renti

$460/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing120 homes96% occupied$495/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers224 homes88% occupied$474/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 885 homes98% occupied$372/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,863/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

62.5%

Very low income$22K–$36K/yr

29%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

8.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $57K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

75.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61.8% of subsidized households are minority

20.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

74.4% 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

3,7349%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

896

Germany

146

United Kingdom

106

China

India

Canada

Korea

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

16,585

Avg. Commutei

28.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

16,608

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,063(9.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured