Ormond Beach is a city located in Volusia County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 36,301. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 37,929.
Ormond Beach is located at 29°17'11"N, 81°4'30"W (29.286405, -81.074882).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 75.3 km2 (29.1 mi2). 66.7 km2 (25.8 mi2) of it is land and 8.6 km2 (3.3 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 11.42% water.
As of the census of 2000, there are 36,301 people, 15,629 households, and 10,533 families residing in the city. The population density is 544.3/km2 (1,409.8/mi2). There are 17,258 housing units at an average density of 258.8/km2 (670.2/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 94.28% White, 2.75% African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.44% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 2.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 15,629 households out of which 23.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% are married couples living together, 8.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% are non-families. 27.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.75.
In the city the population is spread out with 19.2% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 48 years. For every 100 females there are 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $43,364, and the median income for a family is $52,496. Males have a median income of $38,598 versus $26,452 for females. The per capita income for the city is $26,364. 6.1% of the population and 4.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 7.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
The city is named for James Ormond I, an Anglo-Irish-Scotch sea captain. James Ormond held a commission from King Ferdinand VII of Spain to bring settlers to this part of Florida. He worked for the Scottish Indian trade company of Panton,Leslie and company. His ship was the armed brig Somerset. The city was founded in 1875 under the name New Britain, and incorporated in 1880 (at this time it was renamed Ormond; the word "Beach" was added in 1949). The Ormond Hotel, once a well-known local landmark, was built in 1888 and was demolished in 1992. The Casements is now the town's best known historical structure. It was the winter home of John D. Rockefeller during the latter part of his life, and now serves as the town's cultural center.
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