Volusia County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Florida

The population of Volusia County, Florida is 568,229 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $66,581, the median home value is $278,000, and the median age is 46.6.

The population of Volusia County has grown 21.9% since 2010 (494,462 → 602,772), a +1.42% annualized rate.

Volusia County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

568,229

Population

+1.42%

Annual growth

516

People / sq mi

$66,581

Median Income

$278,000

Median Home Value

Volusia County covers 1,101 sq mi of land at 516.0 people per square mile.

About Volusia County, FL

Volusia County is a county in Florida with a population of 568,229. It ranks #12 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 46.6, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Volusia County is $66,581, below the US median of $74,580. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $278,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,368. The homeownership rate of 72.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Volusia County reflects 27.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.1 minutes each way.

Volusia County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Volusia County had a population of 494,462 in 2010 and 602,772 in 2024, a 21.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 602,772 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.43%.

602,772

Population (2024)

494,462

Population (2010)

602,772

Peak (2024)

1.43%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	494,462	-	-	estimate
2011	494,558	+96	+0.02%	estimate
2012	496,711	+2,153	+0.44%	estimate
2013	500,702	+3,991	+0.80%	estimate
2014	507,050	+6,348	+1.27%	estimate
2015	517,144	+10,094	+1.99%	estimate
2016	529,100	+11,956	+2.31%	estimate
2017	538,755	+9,655	+1.82%	estimate
2018	547,117	+8,362	+1.55%	estimate
2019	554,065	+6,948	+1.27%	estimate
2020	555,752	+1,687	+0.30%	estimate
2021	566,481	+10,729	+1.93%	estimate
2022	580,481	+14,000	+2.47%	estimate
2023	592,622	+12,141	+2.09%	estimate
2024	602,772	+10,150	+1.71%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	72.6%
Black or African American	10.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

46.6

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

25.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

5.0%

10–14

4.9%

15–19

5.5%

20–24

5.6%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

10.9%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

8.2%

65–74

14.3%

75–84

8.0%

85+

2.8%

Children (under 15): 14.4% · Seniors (65+): 25.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$66,581$-5,130 vs state
Mean household income	$87,233
Per-capita income	$37,171
Poverty rate	8.1%-0.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.2%
Employment-to-population	52.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.7%

Finance & real estate

13.0%

Education & health care

11.0%

Construction

8.6%

Information

7.8%

Manufacturing

5.7%

Retail trade

5.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Volusia County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

74.7%

Public transit

12.9%

Work from home

27.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$278,000$-47,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,368

Median rent

72.8%

Homeownership rate

277,851

Total housing units

85.4%

Occupied

14.6%

Vacant

27.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.0%

With health insurance

95.7%

With broadband internet

52.1%

Foreign-born

10.1%

Veterans (18+)

17.3%

With a disability

84.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.9%

High School+

27.2%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Volusia County, Florida has a population of 568,229 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 516 people per square mile.

The population of Volusia County has grown 21.9% since 2010 (494,462 → 602,772), a +1.42% annualized rate.

The median household income in Volusia County, Florida is $66,581, with mean (average) household income of $87,233 and per-capita income of $37,171. 8.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Volusia County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.6%), Black or African American (10.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Volusia County, Florida is 46.6 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Volusia County is $278,000 and median monthly rent is $1,368. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 277,851 total housing units, 14.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Volusia County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Volusia County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.