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DeBary
25 Square Miles
DeBary
is located on the northern shore of the beautiful St. Johns River. It is the gateway to
southwestern Volusia County. The City of DeBary retains its small-town character, with
small retail shops, both rural and country club lifestyles, 12 parks and several annual
festivals.
is located on the northern shore of the beautiful St. Johns River. It is the gateway to
southwestern Volusia County. The City of DeBary retains its small-town character, with
small retail shops, both rural and country club lifestyles, 12 parks and several annual
festivals.
A five-member Council was elected and the city
became official on December 31, 1993. DeBary has the lowest ad valorem tax rate in the
County, with 40% of its tax base derived from two power plants. Nearby I-4 and U.S. 17-92
provide easy access to large communities close by.
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| Population |
| 2001 |
16,215 |
| 2000 |
15,559 |
| 1990 |
7,176 |
| 1980 |
4,980 |
| Population
characteristics |
| White |
94.94% |
| Black |
1.90% |
| Other |
3.16% |
| Significant
Statistics |
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2000 Census |
2001 update |
2006 forecast |
| Population |
15,559 |
16,215 |
18,723 |
| Households |
6,538 |
6,798 |
7,769 |
| Median
Age |
45.1 |
45.1 |
47.5 |
Average
household
income |
N/A |
$37,589 |
$53,552 |
| Marketplace
population* |
1,147,625 |
1,180,538 |
1,322,354 |
| Operating
Budget |
| 2001-2002 |
$9,055,984 |
| City
Operations |
| Police
Department |
| Police
protection is provided under contract by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. |
| Fire
Protection |
| Insurance Rating |
Class 6/9 |
| Number of stations |
1 |
| Professional
firefighters |
6 |
| Volunteer firefighters |
29 |
| Number of city parks,
playgrounds, recreation areas |
12 |
| Property
Tax |
| City |
2.50746 |
| County |
6.20400 |
| Schools |
8.40600 |
| St. Johns Water
Management District |
.46200 |
| Misc. |
2.64430 |
| Total (per $1,000) |
20.22376 |
| Garbage/Trash
collection |
| Residential |
| 2 Garbage, 1 trash/yard
pickup/week |
$9/month |
| 1 Recycle pickup/week |
| 1 Landfill pickup/week |
| Commercial/Industrial |
| 2 pickups/week |
$154.30/month |
| 4-yard container* |
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*other sizes available
| Water
Service |
| Source |
Portions of DeBary are served by West Volusia Utilities or Volusia
County Water Utility Services for both water and sewer service. The remaining residents
and businesses rely on individual wells and septic tanks. |
| Sewer Service Rates |
| Residential
& Commercial |
| Meter size (3/4" to
2") |
| 0-900 gallons |
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| 900 gallons and more |
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| Community
Facilities |
| Nearest commercial
airport |
Daytona Beach International Airport |
| Financial institutions |
2 |
| Total branches |
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| Churches (total) |
11 |
| Cable TV service |
Yes |
| Electrical service |
Progress
Energy & Florida Power & Light |
| Telephone service |
BellSouth and Sprint |
| Golf courses |
2 |
| Hospitals |
0 |
| Hotels/Motels |
2 |
| 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
Richard Michael
Director
doed@volusia.org
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