State
County
Land Area (mi²)
26.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,477.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.20%
Growth Since 2010
18.50%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Port Orange is a city located in Volusia County Florida. With a 2020 population of 66,416, it is the 44th largest city in Florida and the 575th largest city in the United States . Port Orange is currently growing at a rate of 1.20% annually and its population has increased by 18.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 56,048 in 2010. Port Orange reached it's highest population of 66,416 in 2021. Spanning over 29 miles, Port Orange has a population density of 2,477 people per square mile.
The average household income in Port Orange is $65,542 with a poverty rate of 14.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,161 per month, and the median house value is $179,400. The median age in Port Orange is 46.2 years, 44.5 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Orange was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,142 | 86.32% |
| Black or African American | 3,667 | 5.85% |
| Asian | 2,264 | 3.61% |
| Two or More Races | 1,362 | 2.17% |
| Some Other Race | 735 | 1.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 541 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.02% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,185 | 2.39 | 72.4 |
| Married | 12,073 | 2.95 | 83.9 |
| Non Family | 10,421 | 1.34 | 65.1 |
| Female | 2,540 | 3.46 | 55.6 |
| Male | 1,151 | 3.67 | 54.7 |
3
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 815 | 1.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,900 | 6.28% |
| High School Graduate | 13,542 | 29.33% |
| Some College | 11,254 | 24.38% |
| Associates Degree | 5,748 | 12.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,512 | 16.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,394 | 9.52% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39,575 | 36,477 | 9,825 |
| Hispanic | 2,868 | 2,576 | 848 |
| Black | 1,889 | 1,787 | 490 |
| Asian | 1,325 | 1,160 | 588 |
| Other Race | 457 | 420 | 148 |
| 2+ Races | 435 | 400 | 149 |
| Native American | 346 | 289 | 77 |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
$34,127
Average Earnings
$41,352
Average Male
$30,497
Average Female
89.03% of Port Orange residents speak only English, while 10.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.64% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50,636 | 6,280 | 12.40% |
| Hispanic | 4,535 | 1,269 | 27.98% |
| Black | 3,645 | 1,104 | 30.29% |
| Multiple | 1,362 | 467 | 34.29% |
| Asian | 2,264 | 417 | 18.42% |
| Other | 735 | 206 | 28.03% |
14.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.32%
Male Poverty Rate
15.40%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Orange is Multiple, with 34.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Orange is White, with 12.40% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.53%.
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.0%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,176 | 13.52% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 7.54% |
| Black | 143 | 6.58% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 7.81% |
| Native American | 47 | 13.58% |
| Islander | 15 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.70% |
6.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.1%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
91.00%
Native Born
9.00%
Foreign Born
3.55%
Non Citizen
5.45%
Naturalized
91.00% of Port Orange residents were born in the United States, with 30.29% having been born in Florida. 3.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66,416 | 787 | 1.20% |
| 2020 | 65,629 | 787 | 1.21% |
| 2019 | 64,842 | 787 | 1.23% |
| 2018 | 64,055 | 993 | 1.57% |
| 2017 | 63,062 | 1,608 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 61,454 | 1,309 | 2.18% |
| 2015 | 60,145 | 1,162 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 58,983 | 1,475 | 2.56% |
| 2013 | 57,508 | 530 | 0.93% |
| 2012 | 56,978 | 251 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 56,727 | 100 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 56,627 | 10,804 | 2.14% |
| 2000 | 45,823 | 10,506 | 2.64% |
| 1990 | 35,317 | 16,561 | 6.53% |
| 1980 | 18,756 | 14,975 | 17.37% |
| 1970 | 3,781 | 1,981 | 7.70% |
| 1960 | 1,800 | 1,100 | 4.84% |
| 1940 | 700 | 0.00% |