Flagler County, FL

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2020 Population

112,854

2.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

51.8

0.975% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

11%

11.4% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$57,536

5.54% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$232,700

6.99% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Flagler County, FL had a population of 113k people with a median age of 51.8 and a median household income of $57,536. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Flagler County, FL grew from 109,801 to 112,854, a 2.78% increase and its median household income grew from $54,514 to $57,536, a 5.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Flagler County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.71%), White (Hispanic) (6.11%), Other (Hispanic) (3.35%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%).

None of the households in Flagler County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Flagler County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Flagler County, FL are Flagler Technical College (116 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Flagler County, FL was $232,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Flagler County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Flagler County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Flagler County, FL borders Putnam County, FL, St. Johns County, FL, and Volusia County, FL.

Population & Diversity

Flagler County, FL is home to a population of 113k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2018, 11.8% of Flagler County, FL residents were born outside of the country (12.7k people).

In 2020, there were 7.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.7k people) in Flagler County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

96.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.4% of Flagler County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Flagler County, FL was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Flagler County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Flagler County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.7k ± 369
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11k ± 436
White (Hispanic)
6.9k ± 681

10.6%

Hispanic Population

12k people

10.6% of the people in Flagler County, FL are hispanic (12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Flagler County, FL as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

11.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

12.7k people

11.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

As of 2018, 11.8% of Flagler County, FL residents (12.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Flagler County, FL was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Flagler County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,415 ± 470
Gulf War (2001-)
1,918 ± 469
Gulf War (1990s)
1,202 ± 291

Flagler County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Flagler County, FL employs 45.3k people. The largest industries in Flagler County, FL are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,864 people), Retail Trade (6,340 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,512 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($54,712), Public Administration ($50,090), and Utilities ($48,628).

Employment

Occupations

45.3k

2020 Value

± 1,844

5.06%

1 Year growth

± 5.28%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Flagler County, FL grew at a rate of 5.06%, from 43.2k employees to 45.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Flagler County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (6,215 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,032 people), and Management Occupations (4,013 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Flagler County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.3k

2020 Value

± 1,844

5.06%

1 Year growth

± 5.28%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Flagler County, FL grew at a rate of 5.06%, from 43.2k employees to 45.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Flagler County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,864 people), Retail Trade (6,340 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,512 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Flagler County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Flagler County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,589

Median earning men ± $3,005

$28,936

Median earning women ± $3,031

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($120,682), Public Administration ($55,616), and Wholesale Trade ($53,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,166), Public Administration ($42,808), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

785
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
671
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
514
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Flagler County, FL went to Donald J. Trump with 60% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.501%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.501%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Flagler County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Flagler County, FL awarded 116 degrees. The student population of Flagler County, FL in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 44 male students and 54 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Flagler County, FL are White (63 and 55.3%), followed by Black or African American (25 and 21.9%), Hispanic or Latino (23 and 20.2%), and Two or More Races (2 and 1.75%).

The largest universities in Flagler County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Flagler Technical College (116 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Flagler County, FL are Child Care Provider (21 and 18.1%), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (20 and 17.2%), and Child Care & Support Services Management (14 and 12.1%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.93M), Some college (3.6M), and Bachelors Degree (3.09M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Flagler County, FL was $232,700 in 2020, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $217,500 to $232,700, a 6.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Flagler County, FL is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Flagler County, FL have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Flagler County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Flagler County, FL is $57,536. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Flagler County, FL was Census Tract 603.03 with a value of $85,244, followed by Census Tract 601.06 and Census Tract 603.01, with respective values of $81,736 and $76,210.

Property

$232,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,755

$33,681

Median Property Taxes

±$1,383

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Flagler County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Flagler County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.5%

Homeownership

2020

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.5% of the housing units in Flagler County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Flagler County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 603.03
Census Tract 601.06
Census Tract 603.01

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Flagler County, FL was Census Tract 603.03 with a value of $85,244, followed by Census Tract 601.06 and Census Tract 603.01, with respective values of $81,736 and $76,210.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Flagler County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$57,536

Median Household Income

± $2,337

44k

Number of Households

± 1,696

In 2020, the median household income of the 44k households in Flagler County, FL grew to $57,536 from the previous year's value of $54,514.

The following chart displays the households in Flagler County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Flagler County, FL is from Florida.

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2020, the income inequality in Florida was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (9.3%)
Worked At Home (8.96%)

In 2020, 79.6% of workers in Flagler County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.3%) and those who worked at home (8.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Flagler County, FL have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% of the workforce in Flagler County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Flagler County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Flagler County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Flagler County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Flagler County, FL (12.3k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Flagler County, FL is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.3% of the population of Flagler County, FL has health coverage, with 35.6% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 2.21% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Flagler County, FL see 1808 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.36% decrease from the previous year (1973 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2877 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1598 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,808 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Flagler County, FL

Primary care physicians in Flagler County, FL see an average of 1,808 patients per year. This represents a 8.36% decrease from the previous year (1,973 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Flagler County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 14.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.7%

Uninsured

35.6%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

21.6%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

2.21%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Flagler County, FL declined by 4.26% from 13.2% to 12.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Flagler County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 46 in Flagler County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Flagler County, FL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 26.6% in Flagler County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Flagler County, FL.

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