 By 1970, Deltona Lakes had an estimated population of 4,868 and would continue to grow in population throughout the 1970s and 1980s, reaching a population of 51,828 by 1990.The residents of Deltona Lakes attempted to incorporate it as a city in 1987 and 1990, but were not successful until 1995.A city charter was adopted on September 9, 1995, and a seven-member city commission was elected.