Daytona Beach Population 2026

Daytona Beach has a population of 72,647, making it the #523 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Florida. It is about 121× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Daytona Beach (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
72,647
Rank in United States
#523
Coordinates
29.21°N, 81.02°W
~4 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,137 km
706 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Florida

CityPopulationRank in United States
Jacksonville1,009,833#10
Miami487,014#37
Tampa414,547#46
Orlando334,854#57
St. Petersburg257,083#84
Hialeah237,069#93
Tallahassee201,731#121
Fort Lauderdale183,146#142

Cities near Daytona Beach

FAQ

What is the population of Daytona Beach?
Daytona Beach has a population of 72,647 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #523 biggest city in United States.
What state is Daytona Beach in?
Daytona Beach is located in Florida, United States.
Is Daytona Beach the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,137 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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