Deltona, Florida Income Statistics
Deltona 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
Deltona Well below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Deltona | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,873 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $47,303 | $52,322 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 7.2% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 5.9% | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.9% | 11.0% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Deltona is about 2% higher than in Florida. Income has been growing faster in Deltona (7.2%/yr) than in Florida (5.4%/yr).
About 6% of adults in Deltona 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 Deltona, Florida grew by 55.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $75,873 in 2024. That's an average of about 7.2% per year.
Deltona has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2010, at 4.2% lower. The gap has held fairly steady over the period.
Income Distribution in Deltona
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Households by income, 2024
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About 9,039 households (32.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 18.1% of households in Deltona had an income under $35,000 and 13.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Deltona has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (18.3% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.9% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 851 | 3.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 787 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,629 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,776 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,113 | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,631 | 20.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5,104 | 18.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5,342 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2,036 | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,660 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 27,928 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 3,862 residents (5.9% 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 6.9% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 14.3% of Deltona residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 29.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 12.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Deltona has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (15.4% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (5.9% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 9,443 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 6,589 | 10.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,543 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8,444 | 12.8% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8,107 | 12.3% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10,153 | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10,158 | 15.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4,516 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,862 | 5.9% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 65,816 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 14.3% 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 Deltona
| Metric | Deltona | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.521 | 0.551 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $53,807 | $60,595 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $43,552 | $50,762 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 19.1% | 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 Deltona, it is 0.521, lower than Florida's 0.551, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 24% more than women's income in Deltona, Florida. Over a 35-year career, a 24% wage gap accumulates to roughly $358,925 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Deltona, Florida has narrowed from about 26% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 7% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $319 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Deltona | Florida Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 14.3% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 31 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,406 people are unemployed in Deltona, Florida.
The average commute time in Deltona is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Florida.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Deltona, Florida has fallen from 10.0% to 3.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 12.0% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.4% in 2023.
Deltona started 1.3 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2019, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 1.7 points lower.
Deltona, FL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Deltona, FL is the largest of the 4 cities compared here, 79,571 residents against a local median of 23,279. Where Deltona, FL breaks from the cities next to it is unemployment, sitting 20% below the local median of 4.4% at 3.5%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $75,873 against a local median of $90,026, 16% below it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: unemployment runs ahead of the neighbourhood while median household income runs behind it, so Deltona, FL is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves spread 3.3% on unemployment, so Deltona, FL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Deltona, FL has the 2nd lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltona, FL | 79,571 | $75,873 #3/4 | 7.2%/yr #3/4 | 3.5% #2/4 | 0.521 #4/4 |
| DeBary, FL | 23,279 | $90,026 | 7.9%/yr | 4.4% | 0.510 |
| Midway, FL | 671 | $93,396 | 13.5%/yr | 1.1% | 0.504 |
| Sanford, FL | 52,563 | $65,598 | 6.0%/yr | 4.5% | 0.512 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Deltona, Florida has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it about on par with Florida, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Deltona, Florida.
How Rich Is Deltona, Florida?
Deltona 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 $75,873, about 2% higher than the Florida average of $74,580.
How fast is household income rising in Deltona, Florida?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Deltona, Florida rose 56%, from $48,712 to $75,873. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Florida as a whole: +56% against +57%.
What was the median household income in Deltona in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Deltona, Florida was $71,906, up 5% from $68,777 in 2022. The Florida median that year was $71,864.
What was the median household income in Deltona in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Deltona, Florida was $56,339. By 2024 it had risen 35% to $75,873.
Is it hard to find a job in Deltona, Florida?
Unemployment in Deltona, Florida is only 3.5%, 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 Deltona, Florida?
The Gini coefficient in Deltona is 0.521. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Deltona, Florida?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Deltona, Florida has narrowed from about 26% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 7% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $319 since 2009.
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