Daytona Beach, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Daytona Beach, Florida is 75,924 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 47th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $50,130, the median home value is $244,300, and the median age is 39.8.

The population has grown 39.6% since 2010 (61,626 → 86,015).

75,924

Population

1127

People / sq mi

$50,130

Median Income

$244,300

Median Home Value

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Daytona Beach covers 67.4 sq mi of land at 1127 people per square mile.

About Daytona Beach, FL

Among US cities, Daytona Beach stands out first on household income: a median of $50,130, below the US median of $78,538. With 75,924 residents, Daytona Beach is a city in Florida. It ranks #47 among cities in Florida by population.

The typical household earns $50,130, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 14.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $244,300, with typical rent around $1,239.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US cities: 25.7% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 8.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

Daytona Beach city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Daytona Beach city had a population of 61,626 in 2010 and 86,015 in 2024, a 39.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 86,015 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.42%.

Daytona Beach city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

86,015

Population (2024)

61,626

Population (2010)

86,015

Peak (2024)

2.42%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	61,626	-	-	estimate
2011	61,720	+94	+0.15%	estimate
2012	62,199	+479	+0.78%	estimate
2013	62,957	+758	+1.22%	estimate
2014	63,560	+603	+0.96%	estimate
2015	64,962	+1,402	+2.21%	estimate
2016	67,076	+2,114	+3.25%	estimate
2017	68,096	+1,020	+1.52%	estimate
2018	68,709	+613	+0.90%	estimate
2019	69,186	+477	+0.69%	estimate
2020	72,298	+3,112	+4.50%	estimate
2021	75,377	+3,079	+4.26%	estimate
2022	78,436	+3,059	+4.06%	estimate
2023	82,735	+4,299	+5.48%	estimate
2024	86,015	+3,280	+3.96%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	53.7%
Black or African American	31.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$50,130

Median Household Income

$31,720

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$244,300

Median Home Value

$1,239

Median Rent

46.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.7%

High School+

25.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.2%

Drive Alone

74.0%

Public Transit

8.8%

Work From Home

21.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

45.8%

Foreign Born

87.3%

Non-English at Home

8.7%

Veterans

16.6%

With Disability

86.9%

Health Insurance

95.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	12.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.6%
Retail Trade	6.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	5.9%
Construction	5.5%
Information	5.5%
Manufacturing	4.2%
Public Administration	2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	2.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.7%

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Largest counties in Florida

Miami-Dade County (2,685,296)Broward County (1,946,127)Palm Beach County (1,507,453)Hillsborough County (1,489,634)Orange County (1,440,471)

Part of Florida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Daytona Beach, Florida has a population of 75,924 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 47th-largest city in Florida.

The median household income in Daytona Beach, Florida is $50,130, with 14.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Daytona Beach, Florida is $244,300, with median monthly rent at $1,239 and a homeownership rate of 46.4%.

The median age in Daytona Beach, Florida is 39.8 years. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

The population has grown 39.6% since 2010 (61,626 → 86,015).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.