Ormond Beach is a coastal city and suburban area located about 90 miles south of Jacksonville, Florida. It is home to over 41,000 people and has a thriving business community. Residents enjoy a high quality of life and a vibrant business climate. The city's population has increased by about 5,000 people in the past decade.
Ormond Beach is home to a business park and an airpark that boasts 29 companies that provide more than 2,000 jobs. The city's pro-business government encourages and supports business growth. The community also boasts of outstanding transportation, a skilled workforce, and top-notch health care.
After the American Revolution, sugar plantations were established in the area. The area's popularity as a winter retreat was bolstered by the St. Johns and Halifax Railway. In 1887, the town's first bridge was built across the Halifax River. The local Quakers established an encampment along the Atlantic shore. Early relations with neighboring tribes were good. However, the Second Seminole War delayed settlement until after 1842. Ormond was incorporated as a city in 1880.
The primary language of Ormond Beach residents is English, but Spanish and Indian languages are also widely spoken.