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.

South Daytona, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,543

Median Agei

48.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.7%10,113

Black

11.2%1,518

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%1,260

Two or More

3.5%470

Asian

0.9%126

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%49

Other

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.9%527

High School Diploma

27.4%2,927

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%956

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%1,291

Associate's Degree

12.4%1,325

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%1,865

Master's Degree

6.1%651

Professional Degree

0.3%27

Doctorate

1%102

HS or Higher

90.5%

BA or Higher

24.8%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$222,200

Median Renti

$1,379

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.1%4,166

Renter-Occupied

35.9%2,335

Total Units

7,475

Homeownership

64.1%

Vacancy Rate

13%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%404

$50K–$100K

5.8%242

$100K–$150K

12.8%532

$150K–$200K

14.4%598

$200K–$300K

26.1%1,089

$300K–$500K

26.4%1,101

$500K–$1M

3.6%151

$1M+

1.2%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

176

$1,000–$1,250

470

$1,250–$1,500

741

$1,500–$2,000

652

$2,000+

112

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%82

2010–2019

5.2%387

2000–2009

8.5%636

1990–1999

9.8%733

1980–1989

12.9%967

1970–1979

35.1%2,622

1960–1969

18.2%1,362

1950–1959

8.1%605

1939 or earlier

1.1%81

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.6%6,152

Utility Gas

1.8%120

No Fuel

1.5%96

Solar

1.2%77

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%45

Fuel Oil

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,579

Mean Household Incomei

$67,382

Per Capita Incomei

$32,366

Poverty Ratei

16.8%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

6,722

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%403

$10K–$15K

6.5%421

$15K–$20K

5.6%364

$20K–$25K

4.2%273

$25K–$30K

7.6%497

$30K–$35K

3%197

$35K–$40K

5.9%384

$40K–$45K

2.9%191

$45K–$50K

2.3%148

$50K–$60K

9.6%622

$60K–$75K

10.4%674

$75K–$100K

14.6%952

$100K–$125K

9.9%645

$125K–$150K

3.5%226

$150K–$200K

4%258

$200K+

3.8%246

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

151

Residentsi

206

Avg. Tenant Renti

$441/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers111 homes76% occupied$445/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC39 homes99% occupied$428/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,579/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

65.6%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

25%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

7.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $45K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

65.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52.2% of subsidized households are minority

25.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40.1% 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

1,1088.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

138

United Kingdom

Canada

Guatemala

India

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,347

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,398

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,167(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.3%Insured

11.7%Uninsured