DeLand, FL Demographics

A map of DeLand's Population by Race

DeLand, Florida has an estimated population of 41,611, a large increase from the 37,351 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% White, 25.2% Hispanic, 11.2% Black, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of DeLand, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

DeLand is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 DeLand, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 57.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

DeLand is ranked the 102nd 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). DeLand was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

DeLand's White Population

24,719 residents of DeLand, or 59.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in DeLand is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. DeLand ranks 567th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeLand's White population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. White residents' share of DeLand's population has decreased from 60.9% to 59.4%.

DeLand is more White than neighboring DeLand Southwest (39.2% White). DeLand is less White than neighboring North DeLand (94.3% White), West DeLand (61.8% White), Lake Helen (89.5% White), and Orange City (66.3% White).

DeLand's Black Population

4,673 residents of DeLand, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in DeLand is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. DeLand ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeLand's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. Black residents' share of DeLand's population has decreased from 13.5% to 11.2%.

DeLand is more Black than neighboring North DeLand (0% Black), West DeLand (3.5% Black), Lake Helen (2.8% Black), and Orange City (6.1% Black). DeLand is less Black than neighboring DeLand Southwest (37.3% Black).

DeLand's Asian Population

733 residents of DeLand, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in DeLand is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. DeLand ranks 257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeLand's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.6%. Asian residents' share of DeLand's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.8%.

DeLand is more Asian than neighboring North DeLand (0% Asian), DeLand Southwest (0% Asian), West DeLand (0.6% Asian), and Lake Helen (0% Asian). DeLand is less Asian than neighboring Orange City (4.5% Asian).

DeLand's Hispanic Population

10,482 residents of DeLand, or 25.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in DeLand is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. DeLand ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeLand's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 49.5%. Hispanic residents' share of DeLand's population has increased from 18.8% to 25.2%.

DeLand is more Hispanic than neighboring North DeLand (5.1% Hispanic), DeLand Southwest (21.7% Hispanic), Lake Helen (5.9% Hispanic), and Orange City (19.1% Hispanic). DeLand is less Hispanic than neighboring West DeLand (32.6% Hispanic).

DeLand's Native American/Other Population

162 residents of DeLand, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in DeLand is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. DeLand ranks 350th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeLand's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of DeLand's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

DeLand is more Native American/Other than neighboring North DeLand (0% Native American/Other), DeLand Southwest (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Helen (0% Native American/Other). DeLand is less Native American/Other than neighboring West DeLand (0.8% Native American/Other), and Orange City (0.9% Native American/Other).

DeLand's Multiracial Population

842 residents of DeLand, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in DeLand is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. DeLand ranks 514th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, DeLand's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.1%. Multiracial residents' share of DeLand's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.0%.

DeLand is more Multiracial than neighboring North DeLand (0.6% Multiracial), DeLand Southwest (1.9% Multiracial), West DeLand (0.7% Multiracial), and Lake Helen (1.8% Multiracial). DeLand is less Multiracial than neighboring Orange City (3.2% 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.