DeBary, FL Demographics

A map of DeBary's Population by Race

DeBary, Florida has an estimated population of 22,869, a slight increase from the 22,260 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 14.1% Hispanic, 5.0% Black, 4.0% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of DeBary, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

DeBary has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 DeBary, that probability was 43.0% in 2020 and 41.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

DeBary is ranked the 192nd 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). DeBary was ranked the 192nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

DeBary's White Population

17,059 residents of DeBary, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in DeBary is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. DeBary ranks 411th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeBary's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of DeBary's population has increased from 73.8% to 74.6%.

DeBary is more White than neighboring Orange City (66.3% White), Sanford (38.5% White), Deltona (43% White), and Heathrow (67% White). DeBary is less White than neighboring Pine Lakes (93.9% White).

DeBary's Black Population

1,149 residents of DeBary, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in DeBary is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. DeBary ranks 510th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeBary's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Black residents' share of DeBary's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

DeBary is more Black than neighboring Heathrow (4.2% Black), and Pine Lakes (1.5% Black). DeBary is less Black than neighboring Orange City (6.1% Black), Sanford (24.1% Black), and Deltona (11.3% Black).

DeBary's Asian Population

917 residents of DeBary, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in DeBary is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. DeBary ranks 281st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeBary's Asian population has grown by an estimated 86.0%. Asian residents' share of DeBary's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.0%.

DeBary is more Asian than neighboring Deltona (1.6% Asian), and Pine Lakes (0% Asian). DeBary is less Asian than neighboring Orange City (4.5% Asian), Sanford (4.4% Asian), and Heathrow (14.3% Asian).

DeBary's Hispanic Population

3,219 residents of DeBary, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in DeBary is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. DeBary ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeBary's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of DeBary's population has decreased from 14.6% to 14.1%.

DeBary is more Hispanic than neighboring Heathrow (12.8% Hispanic), and Pine Lakes (1.9% Hispanic). DeBary is less Hispanic than neighboring Orange City (19.1% Hispanic), Sanford (28.5% Hispanic), and Deltona (40.9% Hispanic).

DeBary's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of DeBary, 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 DeBary is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. DeBary ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeBary's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of DeBary's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

DeBary is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sanford (0.4% Native American/Other), Deltona (0.4% Native American/Other), Heathrow (0.5% Native American/Other), and Pine Lakes (0% Native American/Other). DeBary is less Native American/Other than neighboring Orange City (0.9% Native American/Other).

DeBary's Multiracial Population

387 residents of DeBary, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in DeBary is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. DeBary ranks 424th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeBary's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.8%. Multiracial residents' share of DeBary's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.7%.

DeBary is more Multiracial than neighboring Heathrow (1.3% Multiracial). DeBary is less Multiracial than neighboring Orange City (3.2% Multiracial), Sanford (4.2% Multiracial), Deltona (2.9% Multiracial), and Pine Lakes (2.7% 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.