Daytona Beach, FL Demographics

A map of Daytona Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	41,551	37,355	52.6%	51.4%
Black	23,512	22,945	29.8%	31.6%
Hispanic	7,834	6,769	9.9%	9.3%
Multiracial	3,307	3,003	4.2%	4.1%
Asian	2,275	1,902	2.9%	2.6%
Native American/Other	513	673	0.6%	0.9%

Daytona Beach, Florida has an estimated population of 78,992, an increase from the 72,647 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.6% White, 29.8% Black, 9.9% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Daytona Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Daytona Beach is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Daytona Beach, that probability was 62.5% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Daytona Beach is ranked the 47th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Daytona Beach was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Daytona Beach's White Population

41,551 residents of Daytona Beach, or 52.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Daytona Beach is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Daytona Beach ranks 662nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daytona Beach's White population has grown by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Daytona Beach's population has increased from 51.4% to 52.6%.

Daytona Beach is less White than neighboring Holly Hill (61.6% White), South Daytona (74.7% White), Ormond Beach (79.9% White), Daytona Beach Shores (85.2% White), and Port Orange (83% White).

Daytona Beach's Black Population

23,512 residents of Daytona Beach, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Daytona Beach is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Daytona Beach ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daytona Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of Daytona Beach's population has decreased from 31.6% to 29.8%.

Daytona Beach is more Black than neighboring Holly Hill (15.8% Black), South Daytona (11.2% Black), Ormond Beach (8% Black), Daytona Beach Shores (1.4% Black), and Port Orange (3.4% Black).

Daytona Beach's Asian Population

2,275 residents of Daytona Beach, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Daytona Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Daytona Beach ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daytona Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. Asian residents' share of Daytona Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Daytona Beach is more Asian than neighboring South Daytona (0.9% Asian), and Port Orange (2.7% Asian). Daytona Beach is less Asian than neighboring Holly Hill (3% Asian), Ormond Beach (3% Asian), and Daytona Beach Shores (3.2% Asian).

Daytona Beach's Hispanic Population

7,834 residents of Daytona Beach, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Daytona Beach is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Daytona Beach ranks 561st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daytona Beach's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Daytona Beach's population has increased from 9.3% to 9.9%.

Daytona Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring South Daytona (9.3% Hispanic), Ormond Beach (5.1% Hispanic), Daytona Beach Shores (6% Hispanic), and Port Orange (6.7% Hispanic). Daytona Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Holly Hill (11.8% Hispanic).

Daytona Beach's Native American/Other Population

513 residents of Daytona Beach, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Daytona Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Daytona Beach ranks 305th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daytona Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Daytona Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Daytona Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Daytona (0.4% Native American/Other), and Daytona Beach Shores (0.4% Native American/Other). Daytona Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holly Hill (1% Native American/Other), Ormond Beach (0.8% Native American/Other), and Port Orange (0.7% Native American/Other).

Daytona Beach's Multiracial Population

3,307 residents of Daytona Beach, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Daytona Beach is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Daytona Beach ranks 339th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Daytona Beach's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Daytona Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Daytona Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring South Daytona (3.5% Multiracial), Ormond Beach (3.1% Multiracial), Daytona Beach Shores (3.7% Multiracial), and Port Orange (3.5% Multiracial). Daytona Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Holly Hill (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.