Daytona North, Florida facts for kids

Daytona North is a small community in Flagler County, Florida, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or town. This means it's an "unincorporated community."

Daytona North is found south of State Road 100 and west of County Road 305. It is also west of a town called Bunnell. This community is part of a larger area known as the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area. In 2010, about 2,800 people lived in Daytona North.

What is Daytona North Like?

The homes in Daytona North are built on different sized lots. These lots can be from half an acre to one and a half acres. Many different kinds of families live here, from those with lower incomes to those with medium incomes.

Homes and Roads

You can see many types of homes in Daytona North. Some are manufactured homes, like single-wide or double-wide trailers. Others are built with concrete-stucco or wood frames with vinyl siding. Most of the roads where people live are dirt roads. Only about five streets are paved.

Farming Around Daytona North

Around the community, there is a lot of farmland. Farmers grow things like sod (grass for lawns) and raise cattle. Cabbage and potatoes are also common crops grown in this region.

Community Life and Support

Daytona North has a few places where people gather and help each other. There are two churches in the area that serve the community.

Churches in the Area

Westside Baptist Church is located on a paved part of Canal Avenue. Flagler West Community Church is on County Road 305, just a little west of the community. These churches are important places for people to meet and worship.

Helping with Food

The Grace Community Food Pantry also helps people in Daytona North. On certain Saturdays, they visit the Hidden Trails Community Center. They bring food to many families who need it in the community.

How Daytona North is Governed

Since Daytona North is an unincorporated community, it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it is represented by the county government.

Connecting with the County

In the past, Daytona North had a special advisory board. This board helped connect the people living in the community with the county government. It was a way for residents to share their ideas and concerns.

However, this advisory board no longer exists. Now, the county commissioner holds "Town Hall" meetings. This means the commissioner meets directly with the people of Daytona North. It's a way for residents to talk about what's important to them and get their voices heard by the county leaders.