Daytona Beach, Florida Income Statistics
Daytona Beach Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Daytona Beach Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Daytona Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,644 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $43,021 | $52,322 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 7.3% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.8% | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 4.2% | 11.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Daytona Beach is about 29% lower than in Florida. Income has been growing faster in Daytona Beach (7.3%/yr) than in Florida (5.4%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Daytona Beach earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Florida average of 12%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Daytona Beach, Florida grew by 71.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $52,644 in 2024. That's an average of about 7.3% per year.
Daytona Beach has been far below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. The gap has narrowed from 40% in 2009 to 35% in 2024, the closest it has been.
Income Distribution in Daytona Beach
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Households by income, 2024
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About 6,663 households (19.5% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 33.6% of households in Daytona Beach had an income under $35,000 and 8.0% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Daytona Beach has a larger share of households earning $25,000 to $34,999 (11.1% vs 6.7%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (4.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 2,844 | 8.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,689 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,170 | 9.3% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,781 | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,865 | 14.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,317 | 18.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,884 | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,939 | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,281 | 3.7% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,443 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 34,212 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 4,008 residents (5.8% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 7.1% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 17.6% of Daytona Beach residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 33.9% had some income but less than $25,000, and 10.8% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Daytona Beach has a larger share of residents with no personal income (17.6% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (5.8% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 12,126 | 17.6% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 7,483 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5,953 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9,863 | 14.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,723 | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9,475 | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,677 | 12.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,441 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 4,008 | 5.8% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 68,749 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 17.6% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Daytona Beach
| Metric | Daytona Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.562 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $47,220 | $60,595 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $44,423 | $50,762 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 5.9% | 16.2% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Daytona Beach, it is 0.562, higher than Florida's 0.551, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 6% more than women's income in Daytona Beach, Florida. Over a 35-year career, a 6% wage gap accumulates to roughly $97,895 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
The income gap between men and women in Daytona Beach, Florida has stayed about the same since 2009, at around 6%. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2012, and in 2019 women out-earned men by 1%. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $716 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Daytona Beach | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.8% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 17 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,758 people are unemployed in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The average commute time in Daytona Beach is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Florida.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Daytona Beach, Florida has fallen from 12.9% to 5.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.4% in 2013 and fell as low as 5.0% in 2023.
Daytona Beach started 4.2 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2021, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 0.1 points lower.
Daytona Beach, FL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Daytona Beach, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach, FL | 78,722 | $52,644 #3/3 | 7.3%/yr #1/3 | 5.1% #3/3 | 0.562 #3/3 |
| Ormond Beach, FL | 37,847 | $69,704 | 4.9%/yr | 3.5% | 0.523 |
| Port Orange, FL | 51,713 | $72,026 | 6.4%/yr | 4.0% | 0.514 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Daytona Beach, Florida has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Florida, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Daytona Beach, Florida.
How Rich Is Daytona Beach, Florida?
Daytona Beach has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $52,644, about 29% lower than the Florida average of $74,580.
How has median household income changed in Daytona Beach, Florida?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Daytona Beach, Florida rose 71%, from $30,786 to $52,644. Over the same years, income here outpaced Florida as a whole: +71% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Daytona Beach in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Daytona Beach, Florida was $50,398, up 5% from $48,102 in 2022. The Florida median that year was $71,864.
What was the median household income in Daytona Beach in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Daytona Beach, Florida was $38,898. By 2024 it had risen 35% to $52,644.
What is the Gini coefficient in Daytona Beach, Florida?
The Gini coefficient in Daytona Beach is 0.562. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Daytona Beach, Florida?
The income gap between men and women in Daytona Beach, Florida has stayed about the same since 2009, at around 6%. Over that period the gap was widest at 15% in 2012, and in 2019 women out-earned men by 1%. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $716 since 2009.
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