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DeLand
16 Square Miles
DeLand has been the Volusia County seat since
1888. DeLand is located in the Central Florida region, between the magic of Orlando and
the excitement of Daytona Beach. Residents of DeLand enjoy the best of all worlds, with
excellent year-round climate, low cost of living, and excellent schools. DeLand's growing
industrial and commercial base combines with the renaissance of it's picturesque downtown
area offers families a traditional lifestyle and a wholesome environment. |
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| Population |
| 2001 |
21,166 |
| 2000 |
20,904 |
| 1990 |
16,491 |
| 1980 |
15,354 |
| Population
characteristics |
| White |
76.6% |
| Black |
22.2% |
| Other |
1.2% |
| Significant
statistics** |
| |
2000
Census |
2001
update |
2006
forecast |
| Population |
20,904 |
21,166 |
22,287 |
| Households |
8,375 |
8,474 |
8,910 |
| Median Age |
37.5 |
37.6 |
39.4 |
Average
household
income |
N/A |
$33,380 |
$46,806 |
| Marketplace
population* |
660,687 |
673,609 |
730,391 |
* From a site located within a 25 mile radius
** Source: ESRI Business Information Solutions
| Operating
Budget |
| 2001-2002 |
$30,193,763 |
| City Operations |
| Police Department |
| Sworn Officers |
58 |
| Civilian Employees |
22 |
| Reserve Officers |
3 |
| Fire Protection |
| Insurance Rating |
5 |
| Number of stations |
1 |
| Professional
firefighters |
27 |
| Volunteer firefighters |
8 |
Number of city parks,
playgrounds,
recreation areas |
17 |
| Total park acreage |
104 |
| Property Tax |
| City |
6.43700 |
| County |
5.60000 |
| Schools |
9.91700 |
| St. Johns Water
Management District |
0.48200 |
| Misc. |
3.08618 |
| Total (per $1,000) |
24.87218 |
| Garbage/Trash
collection |
| Residential |
| 2 Curbside pickup/week |
$9.51/month |
| 1 Recycle pickup/week |
| 2 Rear yard pickup/week |
$14.50/month |
| Commercial/Industrial |
| 6 pickups/week |
$335.66/month |
| 4-yard container* |
*other sizes available
| Water Service |
| Source |
Wells |
| Capacity |
15.9 mgd |
| Avg. daily demand |
5.5 mgd |
| Treatment |
Chlorination & stabilization |
| Water
Service Rates |
| Residential
& Commercial |
| Meter size (3/4") |
$6.43, plus $1/1,000 gallons |
| Meter size (1") |
$12.57, plus $1/1,000 gallons |
| Meter size (1-1/2") |
$18.72, plus $1/1,000 gallons |
| Meter size (2") |
$26.91, plus $1/1,000 gallons |
| Sewer Service |
| Type |
Tertiary |
| Capacity |
3.5 mgd, designed for 6.0 mgd |
| Avg. capacity used daily |
45% |
| Sewer
Service Rates |
| Residential
& Commercial |
| Meter size (3/4") |
$13.07, plus $1.49/1,000 gallons |
| Meter size (1") |
$32.66, plus $1.49/1,000 gallons |
| Meter size (1-1/2") |
$52.27, plus $1.49/1,000 gallons |
| Meter size (2") |
$78.40, plus $1.49/1,000 gallons |
| Community Facilities |
| Local Airport |
DeLand Airport |
| Nearest commercial
airport |
Daytona Beach International Airport |
| Financial institutions |
10 |
| Total branches |
18 |
| Churches (total) |
58 |
| Cable TV service |
Yes |
| Newspaper (local) |
3 |
| Electrical service |
Progress
Energy |
| Telephone service |
BellSouth |
| Golf courses |
2 |
| Hospitals |
1 |
| Hotels/Motels |
21 |
| Libraries |
1 |
| Post Office locations |
1 |
Source: City Manager’s Office
Department of
Economic Development
700 Catalina Drive, Suite 200
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Telephone: 386-248-8048
FAX: 386 238-4761
Toll Free: 800-554-3801
Phil Ehlinger
Director
doed@volusia.org
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