Ormond Beach is home to approximately 40,000 people. Racially, the population is about 94% white, about 3% black, about 2% Hispanic and about 1.5% Asian. There are more than 15,000 households in the city limits. About 73% of the population is under 65 years of age. The workforce totals nearly 18,000 individuals and the unemployment rate in 2003 was 4.9%. Average household income exceeds $60,000. More than 30% of the residents of Ormond Beach hold one or more college degrees.

TAXES AND FEES
Taxes and fees are considered moderate in the City of Ormond Beach. For example, in a comparison of utility costs and solid waste fees among neighboring cities, Ormond Beach offers the lowest aggregate costs for these services. Specifically, the estimated aggregate monthly residential cost for water, sewer, refuse, recycling and stormwater treatment services is only $68.41, some 24% lower than the highest fees in the region as well as unincorporated areas of Volusia County.

 

A look at millage rates among the fifteen municipalities in Volusia County also indicates the City of Ormond Beach is the second-lowest city relative to rate of taxation. The highest city operates on a millage rate of 6.950 mills, while the City of Ormond Beach is proud to provide outstanding government services with a millage rate of only 3.809. Furthermore, the City of Ormond Beach millage rate has not only been stable over the past ten years, it has actually decreased.