A Shift to the WEST Deltona ’ s Growth Has Ignited the Region ’ s Focus on West Volusia
by Patrick Evans-Hylton
West Volusia continues to grow , first on an economy and lifestyle centered around agriculture that the rich farmlands provided and now through economic development . Perhaps no city in the area showcases that surge more than Deltona .
It began as a planned residential community called Deltona Lakes in 1962 and was primarily a commuter town to larger cities , notably Daytona Beach and Orlando . With an initial population of 1,600 , Deltona grew to include commercial and industrial areas .
This growth attracted more folks , and the town was incorporated as a city in 1995 . According to the 2020 census , 93,692 people live , play and work in Deltona , which at approximately 42 square miles is the largest city between Jacksonville and Orlando along the Interstates 4 and 95 corridors between those major cities .
The success of the city is measured in not only the number of new residents but also the number of new and redeveloped businesses and investments in infrastructure .
NEW GROWTH
Over the last five years , Deltona has had a tremendous amount of new business growth ,” says Jerry Mayes , the city ’ s economic development manager since 2011 .
Jerry Mayes
Photos courtesy of Adlin Cabrera
Interstate 4 Logistics Park
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