South Daytona, FL Demographics

A map of South Daytona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,113	9,666	74.7%	75.1%
Black	1,518	1,432	11.2%	11.1%
Hispanic	1,260	951	9.3%	7.4%
Multiracial	470	559	3.5%	4.3%
Asian	126	162	0.9%	1.3%
Native American/Other	56	95	0.4%	0.7%

South Daytona, Florida has an estimated population of 13,543, an increase from the 12,865 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.7% White, 11.2% Black, 9.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Daytona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Daytona 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 South Daytona, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 42.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Daytona is ranked the 284th 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). South Daytona was ranked the 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Daytona's White Population

10,113 residents of South Daytona, or 74.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Daytona is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. South Daytona ranks 395th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Daytona's White population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of South Daytona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 74.7%.

South Daytona is more White than neighboring Holly Hill (61.6% White), and Daytona Beach (52.6% White). South Daytona is less White than neighboring Daytona Beach Shores (85.2% White), Port Orange (83% White), and Ponce Inlet (92.5% White).

South Daytona's Black Population

1,518 residents of South Daytona, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Daytona is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. South Daytona ranks 315th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Daytona's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. Black residents' share of South Daytona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.2%.

South Daytona is more Black than neighboring Daytona Beach Shores (1.4% Black), Port Orange (3.4% Black), and Ponce Inlet (1.3% Black). South Daytona is less Black than neighboring Holly Hill (15.8% Black), and Daytona Beach (29.8% Black).

South Daytona's Asian Population

126 residents of South Daytona, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Daytona is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. South Daytona ranks 504th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Daytona's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. Asian residents' share of South Daytona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

South Daytona is more Asian than neighboring Ponce Inlet (0.5% Asian). South Daytona is less Asian than neighboring Daytona Beach Shores (3.2% Asian), Port Orange (2.7% Asian), Holly Hill (3% Asian), and Daytona Beach (2.9% Asian).

South Daytona's Hispanic Population

1,260 residents of South Daytona, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Daytona is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Daytona ranks 640th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Daytona's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 32.5%. Hispanic residents' share of South Daytona's population has increased from 7.4% to 9.3%.

South Daytona is more Hispanic than neighboring Daytona Beach Shores (6% Hispanic), Port Orange (6.7% Hispanic), and Ponce Inlet (3.7% Hispanic). South Daytona is less Hispanic than neighboring Holly Hill (11.8% Hispanic), and Daytona Beach (9.9% Hispanic).

South Daytona's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of South Daytona, 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 South Daytona is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Daytona ranks 488th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Daytona's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Daytona's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

South Daytona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ponce Inlet (0% Native American/Other). South Daytona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Orange (0.7% Native American/Other), Holly Hill (1% Native American/Other), and Daytona Beach (0.6% Native American/Other).

South Daytona's Multiracial Population

470 residents of South Daytona, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Daytona is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Daytona ranks 275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Daytona's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Multiracial residents' share of South Daytona's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.5%.

South Daytona is more Multiracial than neighboring Ponce Inlet (2.1% Multiracial). South Daytona is less Multiracial than neighboring Daytona Beach Shores (3.7% Multiracial), Holly Hill (6.8% Multiracial), and Daytona Beach (4.2% 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.