Volusia County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Volusia County, Florida. With a population of 553,543 living across 1,101 square miles of land, Volusia County is one of 8 counties in the Northeast Florida region. The county seat is DeLand, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12127 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
Volusia County anchors the Fun Coast, with the wide, hard-packed sands of Daytona Beach, the racing heritage of Daytona International Speedway, and the college town of DeLand.
Volusia County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Volusia County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Volusia County
- County seat
- DeLand
- FIPS code
- 12127
- Region
- Northeast Florida
- Established
- 1854
- Named for
- 'Volusia' — a name of disputed origin, possibly from a Frenchman named Veluche.
- Land area
- 1,101 sq mi
- Water area
- 331 sq mi
- Total area
- 1,432 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 553,543
- Population density
- 503 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Volusia County, Florida?
Volusia County is located in the Northeast Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, DeLand, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 1,432 square miles — 1,101 of land and 331 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12127, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Volusia County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Flagler County, Putnam County, Lake County, Seminole County, Brevard County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Volusia County geography & landscape
Long Atlantic beaches, the Halifax and Tomoka Rivers, the Intracoastal Waterway, Blue Spring, and the Ocala National Forest edge in the western county.
The county's overall footprint — 1,101 square miles of land plus 331 square miles of water — places it among the largest of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Volusia County
Tourism (Daytona Beach, Bike Week, Speedweeks), motorsport (NASCAR headquarters and Daytona International Speedway), health care (AdventHealth), education (Stetson University in DeLand, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical in Daytona), and aviation.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Volusia County reflect its location in Northeast Florida and its position as one of Florida's most populous counties. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Volusia County
Established 1854. Daytona was named for founder Matthias Day; early 20th-century beach racing on the packed sand gave rise to NASCAR (founded 1948).
Established in 1854, Volusia County is one of Florida's 19th-century counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Volusia County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Volusia County
Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Blue Spring State Park (manatee viewing), and DeLand's historic downtown.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Volusia County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northeast Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Volusia County
Volusia County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Volusia County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Volusia County.
- I-95
- I-4
- US-1
- US-17
- US-92
- SR-A1A
- SR-40
- SR-44
- Daytona Beach International (DAB)
- DeLand Municipal (DED)
- New Smyrna Beach Municipal (EVB)
Volusia County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Volusia County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12127.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Volusia County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Volusia County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.