Demographics & People — South Daytona, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,322 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,100 |
| Median Age | 48.5 |
| Total Households | 6,285 |
| Family Households | 3,470 |
| Average Household Size | 2.11 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3669 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,627 |
| Black or African American | 1,555 |
| Asian | 136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,276 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 3,323 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,150 |
| Irish | 2,428 |
| German | 1,691 |
| English | 1,383 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,178 |
| American | 915 |
| Italian | 817 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 445 |
| French (except Basque) | 324 |
Language
| English Only | 11,345 |
| Spanish | 880 |
| Population 5+ | 12,841 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,136 |
| Population 18+ | 11,065 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Daytona, Florida.