DeBary, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
DeBary, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | DeBary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,279 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1068.5 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.78% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,577 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in DeBary grew by 28.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,279 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in DeBary is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 23.6% of residents. That is 4.0 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,576 15.4% -4.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,568 19.6% -1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,202 22.3% +1.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,491 23.6% +4.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.2% of the people living in DeBary and men 49.8%.
- Women 50.2% Florida 51.0%
- Men 49.8% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
DeBary has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | DeBary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,026 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.89% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in DeBary is about 21% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | DeBary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $437,155 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,698 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.7% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in DeBary is about 21.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,698 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in DeBary spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 196 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | DeBary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.5 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.1 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 196 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,083 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 19.7% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 32,987 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,783 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in DeBary is about the same as in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
DeBary has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | DeBary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
DeBary has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | DeBary | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
DeBary, FL Compared With Nearby Cities
How DeBary, FL compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeBary, FL | 23,279 | $90,026 #1/3 | $437,155 #1/3 | 23.5 min #2/3 |
| Sanford, FL | 52,563 | $65,598 | $250,071 | 21.3 min |
| Deltona, FL | 79,571 | $75,873 | $310,404 | 31.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DeBary, Florida.
How many people live in DeBary, Florida?
About 23,279 people live in DeBary, Florida, in 9,577 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 43.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is DeBary, Florida urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, DeBary, Florida has 1,068 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 12 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in DeBary, Florida?
The median home costs 4.9 times the median household income ($437,155 against $90,026), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,698 a month takes about 23% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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