Volusia County, FL

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2020 Population

546,107

1.79% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

46.5

0.215% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

13.2%

7.2% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,407

5.89% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$194,900

11.4% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

234,106

3.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Volusia County, FL had a population of 546k people with a median age of 46.5 and a median household income of $52,407. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Volusia County, FL grew from 536,487 to 546,107, a 1.79% increase and its median household income grew from $49,494 to $52,407, a 5.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Volusia County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.46%), Other (Hispanic) (4.09%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%).

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.

97.2% of the residents in Volusia County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Volusia County, FL are Daytona State College (3,858 degrees awarded in 2020), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (3,757 degrees), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (1,435 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Volusia County, FL was $194,900, and the homeownership rate was 71.2%.

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 546k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.82% of Volusia County, FL residents were born outside of the country (42.7k people).

In 2020, there were 6.78 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (387k people) in Volusia County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 46.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

97.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.2% of Volusia County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Volusia County, FL was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
387k ± 642
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
57.1k ± 779
White (Hispanic)
46.2k ± 2.12k

14.5%

Hispanic Population

79k people

14.5% of the people in Volusia County, FL are hispanic (79k 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
1,006,483 ± 24,039 people
Haiti
335,997 ± 14,118 people
Colombia
281,766 ± 12,945 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,006,483 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 335,997 and Colombia with 281,766.

Foreign-Born Population

7.82%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42.7k people

7.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

40.2k people

As of 2020, 7.82% of Volusia County, FL residents (42.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Volusia County, FL was 7.5%, 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
18,194 ± 909
Gulf War (2001-)
6,782 ± 784
Gulf War (1990s)
6,718 ± 796

Volusia County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Volusia County, FL employs 234k people. The largest industries in Volusia County, FL are Retail Trade (32,239 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (32,086 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (21,974 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($86,000), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($62,969), and Utilities ($49,755).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,168. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

234k

2020 Value

± 4,445

3.16%

1 Year growth

± 2.44%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Volusia County, FL grew at a rate of 3.16%, from 227k employees to 234k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Volusia County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (30,777 people), Sales & Related Occupations (30,306 people), and Management Occupations (22,236 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

234k

2020 Value

± 4,445

3.16%

1 Year growth

± 2.44%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Volusia County, FL grew at a rate of 3.16%, from 227k employees to 234k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Volusia County, FL, are Retail Trade (32,239 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (32,086 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (21,974 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

$36,932

Median earning men ± $995

$29,950

Median earning women ± $821

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($52,483), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,123), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,941).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($41,905), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,181), and Information ($38,003).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% 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
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

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 27 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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Volusia County, FL awarded 11,040 degrees. The student population of Volusia County, FL in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 25,833 male students and 17,311 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Volusia County, FL are White (6,385 and 60.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,510 and 14.3%), Black or African American (1,423 and 13.5%), and Unknown (488 and 4.62%).

The largest universities in Volusia County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Daytona State College (3,858 and 34.9%), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (3,757 and 34%), and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach (1,435 and 13%).

The most popular majors in Volusia County, FL are General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (2,197 and 19.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,896 and 17.2%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (693 and 6.28%).

The median tuition costs in Volusia County, FL are $25,150 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 2020 in Volusia County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 43,144 (59.9% men and 40.1% 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 2020 there were 43,144 students enrolled in Volusia County, FL, 59.9% men and 40.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,492 records, of which 38.3% were women and 61.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
390 degree-majors awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
1,363 degree-majors awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
400 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Volusia County, FL was General Business Administration & Management with 390 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

Daytona State College
3,858 degrees awarded
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
3,757 degrees awarded
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
1,435 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Daytona State College with 3,858 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 6,335 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Volusia County, FL, which is 1.35 times more than the 4,705 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,385 degrees mean that there were 4.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,510 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 ($25,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($950) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

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 $194,900 in 2020, which is 0.848 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $175,000 to $194,900, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Volusia County, FL is 71.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

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 $52,407. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Volusia County, FL was Census Tract 827.03 with a value of $97,784, followed by Census Tract 910.05 and Census Tract 804, with respective values of $88,077 and $85,234.

In 2021, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Volusia County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.89%.

Housing

Property

$194,900

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,848

$156,968

Median Property Taxes

±$3,081

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

71.2%

Homeownership

2020

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.2% of the housing units in Volusia County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

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 827.03
Census Tract 910.05
Census Tract 804

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Volusia County, FL was Census Tract 827.03 with a value of $97,784, followed by Census Tract 910.05 and Census Tract 804, with respective values of $88,077 and $85,234.

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.

$52,407

Median Household Income

± $908

213k

Number of Households

± 3,307

In 2020, the median household income of the 213k households in Volusia County, FL grew to $52,407 from the previous year's value of $49,494.

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.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Worked At Home (8.1%)
Carpooled (7.78%)

In 2020, 79.6% of workers in Volusia County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.78%).

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 (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% 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 2021, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Volusia County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.89%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Volusia County, FL (70.8k out of 535k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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 Hispanic and Black.

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 2021, 20% of the children was living in poverty in Volusia County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 12.1%.

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 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 428 in Volusia County, FL. From 2014 to 2021, 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

87.5% of the population of Volusia County, FL has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 16.5% on non-group plans, and 2.5% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Volusia County, FL see 1488 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year (1456 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2072 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 698 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,488 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Volusia County, FL

Primary care physicians in Volusia County, FL see an average of 1,488 patients per year. This represents a 2.2% increase from the previous year (1,456 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.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.5%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

16.5%

Non-Group

2.5%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Volusia County, FL declined by 12.1% from 14.2% to 12.5%.

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 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.6 in Volusia County, FL.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 32.1% in Volusia County, FL.

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

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