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.

New Smyrna Beach, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

31,974

Median Agei

57.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.8%26,788

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%2,490

Black

4.3%1,370

Two or More

2.5%802

Asian

1.3%405

Other

0.4%114

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%674

High School Diploma

22.1%6,020

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%1,792

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%3,404

Associate's Degree

9.7%2,643

Bachelor's Degree

24.3%6,616

Master's Degree

11.4%3,103

Professional Degree

3.2%862

Doctorate

1.4%381

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

40.2%

Graduate+

16%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$395,300

Median Renti

$1,712

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.5%12,429

Renter-Occupied

22.5%3,612

Total Units

22,013

Homeownership

77.5%

Vacancy Rate

27.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%409

$50K–$100K

2.2%271

$100K–$150K

1.7%214

$150K–$200K

1.6%197

$200K–$300K

17.5%2,175

$300K–$500K

38.8%4,823

$500K–$1M

25.9%3,225

$1M+

9%1,115

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

202

$750–$1,000

155

$1,000–$1,250

369

$1,250–$1,500

340

$1,500–$2,000

1,518

$2,000+

906

Year Built

2020 or later

4%871

2010–2019

13.1%2,894

2000–2009

18.5%4,068

1990–1999

11.5%2,526

1980–1989

20.6%4,526

1970–1979

15.3%3,365

1960–1969

4.9%1,077

1950–1959

8%1,766

1940–1949

1.7%369

1939 or earlier

2.5%551

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.8%14,570

Utility Gas

6.9%1,114

No Fuel

1.1%171

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%92

Solar

0.5%74

Other

0.1%12

Fuel Oil

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$83,865

Mean Household Incomei

$112,285

Per Capita Incomei

$57,656

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

14,869

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%639

$10K–$15K

2.6%421

$15K–$20K

3.7%591

$20K–$25K

2.7%432

$25K–$30K

4.5%721

$30K–$35K

1.9%308

$35K–$40K

3.5%564

$40K–$45K

2.7%426

$45K–$50K

2.8%445

$50K–$60K

5.5%884

$60K–$75K

9.6%1,536

$75K–$100K

16.6%2,656

$100K–$125K

10.4%1,661

$125K–$150K

9.6%1,536

$150K–$200K

9.8%1,577

$200K+

10.2%1,644

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

396

Avg. Tenant Renti

$489/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing126 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers187 homes58% occupied$489/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $83,865/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

70%

Very low income$25K–$42K/yr

23%

Low income$42K–$67K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $67K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

43% of subsidized households are minority

42% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41% 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

2,3217.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

162

Mexico

141

Philippines

115

United Kingdom

105

Germany

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,885

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,931

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,123(11.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured