Population 126,528 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Flagler County
Household size in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.48 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.51 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.40 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Flagler County has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 45.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.2 | 46.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.0 | 47.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.2 | 47.3 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.3 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Flagler County skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.7, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 9.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Flagler County (8.7%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Flagler County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Flagler County
Renters in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 23.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 27.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.0% | 28.8% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 24.6% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Flagler County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 20.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −6.1 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Flagler County: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 8.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1996 | 1986 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1997 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1987 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1990 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Flagler County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1996 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of Florida's 67 counties, only four have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,047 | $1,012 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,056 | $1,045 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,249 | $1,186 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,696 | $1,649 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$649 | +$638 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Flagler County pays $1,696 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $649 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 33.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Flagler County
Bachelor's degrees in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 21.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 21.7% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 23.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 29.0% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Flagler County (31.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.1% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 88.3% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 90.7% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 92.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Flagler County is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Florida counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only six of 67.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Flagler County
| Period | Flagler County | Daytona Beach area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Flagler County runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Flagler County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler County | 2.46 | 51.2 | 8.7% | 17.0% | 12.9% | 2001 | $1,696 | 31.0% | 93.3% | 4.2% |
| Putnam County | 2.42 | 44.2 | 14.1% | 24.6% | 14.7% | 1984 | $915 | 14.0% | 81.9% | 7.2% |
| Volusia County | 2.39 | 46.5 | 10.8% | 26.3% | 12.0% | 1988 | $1,639 | 28.6% | 92.0% | 4.2% |
| St. Johns County | 2.74 | 44.7 | 7.1% | 17.8% | 10.5% | 2005 | $2,274 | 53.0% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| Clay County | 2.75 | 41.3 | 10.5% | 24.1% | 6.7% | 1995 | $1,739 | 27.9% | 92.5% | 3.7% |
| Marion County | 2.45 | 47.3 | 10.9% | 22.5% | 12.4% | 1992 | $1,403 | 23.4% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
| Bradford County | 2.65 | 41.2 | 15.5% | 26.7% | 14.1% | 1985 | $958 | 14.9% | 83.5% | 4.4% |
| Alachua County | 2.32 | 35.9 | 9.6% | 45.9% | 9.7% | 1988 | $1,427 | 50.5% | 94.7% | 4.5% |
| Union County | 2.59 | 37.6 | 11.5% | 25.3% | 11.3% | 1991 | $942 | 12.6% | 82.4% | 5.5% |
| Levy County | 2.49 | 47.0 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 1993 | $823 | 15.7% | 87.7% | 4.6% |
| Gilchrist County | 2.55 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 14.3% | 8.4% | 1997 | $1,040 | 15.7% | 86.9% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Flagler County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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