Volusia County, FL

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2021 Population

548,783

0.49% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

46.4

0.215% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.9%

2.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,786

8.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$212,900

9.24% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

239,211

2.18% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Volusia County, FL had a population of 549k people with a median age of 46.4 and a median household income of $56,786. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Volusia County, FL grew from 546,107 to 548,783, a 0.49% increase and its median household income grew from $52,407 to $56,786, a 8.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Volusia County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), White (Hispanic) (6.91%), Other (Hispanic) (5.55%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.28%).

None of the households in Volusia County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Volusia County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Volusia County, FL are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (4,305 degrees awarded in 2021), Daytona State College (3,872 degrees), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (1,551 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Volusia County, FL was $212,900, and the homeownership rate was 71.5%.

Most people in Volusia County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Volusia County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Volusia County, FL borders Brevard County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Lake County, FL, Marion County, FL, Orange County, FL, Putnam County, FL, and Seminole County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Volusia County, FL is home to a population of 549k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.04% of Volusia County, FL residents were born outside of the country (44.1k people).

In 2021, there were 6.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (384k people) in Volusia County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 37.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Volusia County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Volusia County, FL was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Volusia County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Volusia County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
384k ± 766
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
57.5k ± 866
White (Hispanic)
37.9k ± 2.58k

15.1%

Hispanic Population

82.8k people

15.1% of the people in Volusia County, FL are hispanic (82.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Volusia County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

8.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

44.1k people

7.82%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42.7k people

As of 2021, 8.04% of Volusia County, FL residents (44.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Volusia County, FL was 7.82%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Volusia County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
17,670 ± 828
Gulf War (1990s)
7,489 ± 771
Gulf War (2001-)
7,451 ± 758

Volusia County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Volusia County, FL employs 239k people. The largest industries in Volusia County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,204 people), Retail Trade (31,933 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (22,042 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($92,454), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($51,250), and Finance & Insurance ($50,818).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

239k

2021 Value

± 4,594

2.18%

1 Year growth

± 2.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Volusia County, FL grew at a rate of 2.18%, from 234k employees to 239k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Volusia County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (29,557 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,455 people), and Management Occupations (24,271 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Volusia County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

239k

2021 Value

± 4,594

2.18%

1 Year growth

± 2.64%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Volusia County, FL grew at a rate of 2.18%, from 234k employees to 239k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Volusia County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (32,204 people), Retail Trade (31,933 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (22,042 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Volusia County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Volusia County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,362

Median earning men ± $1,048

$31,854

Median earning women ± $548

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,783), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,662), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,308).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,073), Wholesale Trade ($42,076), and Public Administration ($40,819).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

5,454
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,197
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
2,946
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$3.93M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.85M
Manufacturing
$989k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Volusia County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.701%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.701%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Volusia County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Volusia County, FL awarded 11,665 degrees. The student population of Volusia County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 24,855 male students and 16,348 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Volusia County, FL are White (6,587 and 59.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,671 and 15%), Black or African American (1,511 and 13.6%), and Unknown (462 and 4.15%).

The largest universities in Volusia County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (4,305 and 36.9%), Daytona State College (3,872 and 33.2%), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (1,551 and 13.3%).

The most popular majors in Volusia County, FL are General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (2,400 and 20.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,797 and 15.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (670 and 5.74%).

The median tuition costs in Volusia County, FL are $25,678 for private four year colleges, and $3,072 and $11,960 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Volusia County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 41,203 (60.3% men and 39.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 41,203 students enrolled in Volusia County, FL, 60.3% men and 39.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 20,678 records, of which 37.9% were women and 62.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
371 degree-majors awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
1,479 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
427 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Volusia County, FL was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 371 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Volusia County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
4,305 degrees awarded
Daytona State College
3,872 degrees awarded
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
1,551 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide with 4,305 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 6,985 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Volusia County, FL, which is 1.49 times more than the 4,680 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,587 degrees mean that there were 3.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,671 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($25,678) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($655) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Volusia County, FL was $212,900 in 2021, which is 0.869 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $194,900 to $212,900, a 9.24% increase. The homeownership rate in Volusia County, FL is 71.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Volusia County, FL have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Volusia County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Volusia County, FL is $56,786. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Volusia County, FL was Census Tract 804 with a value of $92,763, followed by Census Tract 827.03 and Census Tract 825.08, with respective values of $91,721 and $88,895.

In 2022, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Volusia County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.77%.

Housing

Property

$212,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,083

$163,463

Median Property Taxes

±$3,440

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Volusia County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Volusia County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.5%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.5% of the housing units in Volusia County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Volusia County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 804
Census Tract 827.03
Census Tract 825.08

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Volusia County, FL was Census Tract 804 with a value of $92,763, followed by Census Tract 827.03 and Census Tract 825.08, with respective values of $91,721 and $88,895.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Volusia County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,786

Median Household Income

± $1,298

229k

Number of Households

± 4,153

In 2021, the median household income of the 229k households in Volusia County, FL grew to $56,786 from the previous year's value of $52,407.

The following chart displays the households in Volusia County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Volusia County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.1%)
Worked At Home (9.79%)
Carpooled (7.92%)

In 2021, 78.1% of workers in Volusia County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.79%) and those who carpooled to work (7.92%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Volusia County, FL have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.46% of the workforce in Volusia County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Volusia County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Volusia County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Volusia County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Volusia County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.77%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Volusia County, FL (69.4k out of 538k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Volusia County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14% of the children was living in poverty in Volusia County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 18.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 428 in Volusia County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 107 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.4% of the population of Volusia County, FL has health coverage, with 37% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 2.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Volusia County, FL see 1491 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.202% increase from the previous year (1488 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2064 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 648 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,491 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Volusia County, FL

Primary care physicians in Volusia County, FL see an average of 1,491 patients per year. This represents a 0.202% increase from the previous year (1,488 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Volusia County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.6%

Uninsured

37%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

18.3%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

2.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Volusia County, FL grew by 2.89% from 11.3% to 11.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Volusia County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48 in Volusia County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Volusia County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.1% in Volusia County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Volusia County, FL.

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