DeLand, Florida Income Statistics
DeLand 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
DeLand Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | DeLand | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,395 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $50,569 | $52,322 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 7.8% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.7% | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 6.4% | 11.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in DeLand is about 6% lower than in Florida. Income has been growing faster in DeLand (7.8%/yr) than in Florida (5.4%/yr).
About 8% of adults in DeLand 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 DeLand, Florida grew by 88.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $70,395 in 2024. That's an average of about 7.8% per year.
DeLand has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2022, at 10% lower. The gap has narrowed from 27% in 2009 to 13% in 2024.
Income Distribution in DeLand
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 3,755 households (31.6% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 23.7% of households in DeLand had an income under $35,000 and 13.5% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., DeLand has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (15.6% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (6.4% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 756 | 6.4% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 423 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 729 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 908 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,540 | 12.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,931 | 16.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,854 | 15.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,148 | 18.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 841 | 7.1% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 766 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 11,896 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 2,071 residents (7.7% 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 9.8% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 20.9% of DeLand residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 15.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., DeLand has a larger share of residents with no personal income (20.9% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (7.7% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 5,581 | 20.9% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,268 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,854 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,613 | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,202 | 12.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,737 | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,394 | 12.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,019 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,071 | 7.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 26,739 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 20.9% 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 DeLand
| Metric | DeLand | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.568 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $58,858 | $60,595 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $48,052 | $50,762 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 18.4% | 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 DeLand, it is 0.568, 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 22% more than women's income in DeLand, Florida. Over a 35-year career, a 22% wage gap accumulates to roughly $378,210 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in DeLand, Florida has narrowed from about 21% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2010, and was narrowest at 8% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,291 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | DeLand | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 18.0% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 342 people are unemployed in DeLand, Florida.
The average commute time in DeLand is 23 minutes, about the same as in Florida.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in DeLand, Florida has fallen from 11.6% to 2.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 13.6% in 2013.
DeLand started 2.9 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 2.6 points lower.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, DeLand, 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 DeLand, Florida.
How Rich Is DeLand, Florida?
DeLand 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 $70,395, about 6% lower than the Florida average of $74,580.
Are incomes growing in DeLand, Florida?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in DeLand, Florida rose 89%, from $37,290 to $70,395. Over the same years, income here outpaced Florida as a whole: +89% against +57%.
What was the median household income in DeLand in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in DeLand, Florida was $68,098, up 2% from $66,770 in 2022. The Florida median that year was $71,864.
What was the median household income in DeLand in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in DeLand, Florida was $49,551. By 2024 it had risen 42% to $70,395.
Is it hard to find a job in DeLand, Florida?
Unemployment in DeLand, Florida is only 2.6%, well below the Florida rate of 4.8%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in DeLand, Florida?
The Gini coefficient in DeLand is 0.568. 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 DeLand, Florida?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in DeLand, Florida has narrowed from about 21% to 18% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 26% in 2010, and was narrowest at 8% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,291 since 2009.
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