Flagler County, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Flagler County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 127,989 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 224.4 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.42% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.5 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 50,296 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Flagler County grew by 42.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 121,709 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Flagler County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Flagler County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,269 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.00% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Flagler County is about 2% higher than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Flagler County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $298,972 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,687 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.5% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Flagler County is about 14.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,687 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Flagler County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 185 hours, about 7.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Flagler County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.2 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.3 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 185 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,723 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 16.2% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,175 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,402 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (17.1 min).
Slowest:
Osceola County (32.4 min), Union County (32.1 min), Washington County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Flagler County is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes 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
Flagler County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Flagler County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Flagler County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Flagler County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.8% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.6% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Flagler County, Florida.
What is the population of Flagler County, Florida?
The population of Flagler County, Florida is 127,989, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Flagler County, Florida?
The population density of Flagler County, Florida is 224.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Flagler County, Florida?
The median household income in Flagler County, Florida is $73,269, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Flagler County, Florida?
The median home price in Flagler County, Florida is $298,972, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Flagler County, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Flagler County, Florida is 3.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.