City safety & data profile

DeLandFL

DeLand, FL is a 30K-resident city in Volusia County with a median household income of $71,863.

Volusia County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for DeLand, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. DeLand has a population larger than 63% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $330,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

30K
Population
Top 37%
By size
$71,863
Median income
$330,900
Median home
11%
Poverty rate

The read on DeLand

DeLand posts a median household income higher than 39% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the DeLand area.

Top 61%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near DeLand

Where DeLand income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$71,863 Bottom 39% higher than 39% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading DeLand, FL beyond the headline numbers

DeLand sits inside Volusia County, Florida, at roughly 29.03°N, -81.30°W. Population 30,195, $71,863 median household income. Median home value $330,900, median rent $1,355. Poverty rate 11%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: DeLand's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 37.7%, then short sleep duration at 33.8%. 1 hospital in/around DeLand, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for DeLand from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
30,195
DeLand
Median Income
$71,863
+6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$330,900
+45% vs avg
Median Age
39
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Volusia County) - DeLand's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
580K+17%
Median Income
$70,044+65%
Median Home Value
$313,000+119%
Poverty Rate
11.8%-30%
Unemployment
4.1%-63%

Economics

Economics indicators for DeLand, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
Poverty Rate
11% -23% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.7%
Work From Home 18.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 64.7%
African American 11.7%
Asian 1.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37.7%
Short Sleep Duration
33.8%
Obesity
32.1%
Physical Inactivity
25.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.7%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
14%
Diabetes
13.1%
Current Smoking
12.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.1%
Annual Checkup 79.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.9%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of DeLand, FL? ▼
DeLand, FL has a population of 30,195 people, located in Volusia County, Florida.
What is the median household income in DeLand? ▼
The median household income in DeLand, FL is $71,863 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11%.
What is the median home value in DeLand? ▼
The median home value in DeLand, FL is $330,900. Median rent is $1,355/month.
What are the top health concerns in DeLand? ▼
The top health indicators in DeLand include High Blood Pressure (37.7%), Short Sleep Duration (33.8%), Obesity (32.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in DeLand? ▼
DeLand has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in DeLand? ▼
The median age in DeLand, FL is 39 years. 33.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

DeLand, FL is located in Volusia County, Florida. With a population of 30K and a $71,863 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the DeLand area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using DeLand's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the DeLand area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Volusia County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.