Florida

Volusia

553,543
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Volusia

Volusia, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 1,158. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 553,543.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 13 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Seminole Attack on New Smyrna, Battle of Dunlawton (Second) / Tomoka River, Battle of Dunlawton Plantation, and 108 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020553,543
2010494,593
2000443,343
1990370,712
1980258,762
1970169,487
1960125,319
195074,229
194053,710
193042,757
192023,374
191016,510
190010,003
18908,467
18803,294
18701,723
18601,158
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Volusia

Military engagements that took place in Volusia, Florida.

Seminole Attack on New Smyrna
1836
Battle of Dunlawton (Second) / Tomoka River
1836
Battle of Dunlawton Plantation
1836
Seminole Attack on New Smyrna Plantations (1836)
1836
Battle of Dunlawton Plantation 1836
1836
Battle of Tomoka 1837
1837
Mosquito Inlet Confederate Activity
1862
Union Marines Raid on New Smyrna
1862
Union Gunboat Shelling of Smyrna Salt Works
1862
Skirmish at Volusia County Florida
1863
Engagement at New Smyrna (FL)
1863
Battle of Simmons Bluff (FL)
1863
Skirmish at Enterprise FL (East Lake Tohopekaliga area)
1864

Historic places in Volusia

National Register of Historic Places listings in Volusia, Florida.

Turtle Mound
New Smyrna Beach
Abbey, The
Daytona Beach
South Ridgewood Elementary School
Daytona Beach
DeBary Hall
DeBary
Ponce De Leon Inlet Lightstation
Ponce de Leon Inlet
DeLand Memorial Hospital, Old
DeLand
Casements, The
Ormond Beach
Woman's Club of New Smyrna
New Smyrna Beach
Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Historic District
Cassadaga
Cypress Street Elementary School
Daytona Beach
Young, S. Cornelia, Memorial Library
Daytona
Kling, Amos, House
Daytona Beach
Olds Hall
Daytona Beach
Strawn Historic Citrus Packing House District
DeLeon Springs
White Hall
Daytona Beach
Nocoroco
Ormond Beach
Haynes, Alexander, House
DeLand
Tarragona Tower
Dayton Beach
Orange City Colored School
Orange City
Port Orange Florida East Coast Railway Freight Depot
Port Orange
Seabreeze Historic District
Daytona Beach
Dunlawton Plantation-Sugar Mill Ruins
Port Orange
French, Seth, House
Orange City
Thurman, Howard, House
Daytona Beach
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Frequently asked about Volusia

When does Volusia first appear in the US census?
Volusia, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 1,158.
What is the population of Volusia?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Volusia had a recorded population of 553,543.
Were any battles fought in Volusia?
13 documented military engagements took place in Volusia, including Seminole Attack on New Smyrna, Battle of Dunlawton (Second) / Tomoka River, Battle of Dunlawton Plantation.
How many historic places are in Volusia?
108 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Volusia, Florida.
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