CDP was $12,280. About 14.5% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. Transportation US 17 passes through the area and County Road 3 (former US 17) begins in the community. In addition, it is served by VOTRAN's #24 route. The CSX Sanford Subdivision also passes through the community, but does not have a station here. Notable people Jacob deGrom – (born 1988) professional baseball player Wharlest Jackson (1930–1967) – treasurer of the Natchez, Mississippi branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was born in DeLeon Springs. Luke Scott – (born 1978) professional baseball player References External links Census-designated places in Volusia County, Florida Census-designated places in Florida Former municipalities in Florida