Census-designated place · Florida
Poinciana, Florida
Poinciana, census-designated place, mostly in Polk County (50.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Osceola County, Florida. Poinciana had 75,068 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±4,439). GEOID 1257900.
Residents, 2020-2024
75,068
±4,439 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 69,309
Median household income
$68,015
±$3,503 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$290,700
±$10,253 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,965
±$89 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Poinciana and what county is it in?
Poinciana is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Polk County (50.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Osceola County, Florida. It covers 71.9 square miles of land, 964 residents per square mile in 2020.
Poinciana is in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 34,915 | 50.4% |
| Osceola County | 34,394 | 49.6% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Poinciana, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Poinciana's population at 75,068 (±4,439). The 2020 Census counted 69,309 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Poinciana is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Poinciana | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 75,068 ±4,439 | 790,694 | no clear change |
| Households | 24,626 ±1,180 | 289,425 | +5,644 |
| Average household size | 3.05 ±0.15 | 2.68 | −0.63 |
| Housing units | 28,586 ±1,144 | 340,748 | +4,360 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Poinciana?
The median resident of Poinciana is 39.5 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 54.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.5%. 22.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Poinciana | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±1.9 | 39.5 | +3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.9% ±1.8 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5% ±2.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.4 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 54.3% ±3.6 pts | 29.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 15.5% ±2.0 pts | 50.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.5% ±3.1 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 22.3% ±2.9 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 56.4% ±3.3 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±1.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±1.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0% ±2.2 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±1.9 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.1% ±2.2 pts | 23.5% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±1.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±1.9 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Poinciana earn?
Half of Poinciana's 24,626 households earn less than $68,015 a year (±$3,503), against $65,978 in Polk County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,385 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,630 after inflation. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Poinciana | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,015 ±$3,503 | $65,978 | +$6,630 |
| Mean household income | $81,654 ±$5,386 | $87,487 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,274 ±$6,543 | $33,249 | +$9,399 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9% ±2.9 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.6% ±6.4 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.2% ±3.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±1.1 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±1.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Poinciana?
Owners occupy 77.2% of Poinciana's occupied homes and renters 22.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $290,700 by its owner (±$10,253). The median renter pays $1,965 a month including utilities, and 56.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Poinciana | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $290,700 ±$10,253 | $266,500 | +$80,374 |
| Median gross rent | $1,965 ±$89 | $1,363 | +$430 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.0% ±7.9 pts | 44.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,588 ±$65 | $1,716 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.2% ±3.5 pts | 70.5% | +8.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 22.8% ±3.5 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Housing units | 28,586 ±1,144 | 340,748 | +4,360 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4% ±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±3.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.5% ±2.7 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.1% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.7% ±2.5 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±1.1 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Poinciana work and get to work?
73.9% of Poinciana's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 46.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Poinciana | Polk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.6% ±2.2 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±1.4 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.9% ±3.7 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±2.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1% ±2.5 pts | 12.4% | +9.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 46.8 min ±2.5 | 30.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Poinciana?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Poinciana, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,298 (Tract 125.10) to $87,452 (Tract 125.12).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 411.02Osceola County | 11,382 | $67,089 |
| Tract 411.01Osceola County | 9,794 | $53,770 |
| Tract 413.01Osceola County | 9,445 | $67,549 |
| Tract 141.27Polk County | 9,183 | $65,226 |
| Tract 413.02Osceola County | 7,945 | $62,045 |
| Tract 125.11Polk County | 5,150 | $67,850 |
| Tract 125.13Polk County | 5,147 | $74,572 |
| Tract 125.12Polk County | 4,923 | $87,452 |
| Tract 141.26Polk County | 4,684 | $68,721 |
| Tract 125.10Polk County | 4,291 | $47,298 |
| Tract 141.04Polk County | 3,697 | $60,125 |
| Tract 125.02Polk County | 20,375 | $90,142 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Poinciana) · Census block assignment files
How does Poinciana compare with other places in Florida?
Poinciana ranks 436th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 49th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 564th | 770 |
| Median household income | 436th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 517th | 763 |
| Median home value | 481st | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 156th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 230th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 504th | 733 |
| Median age | 505th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 309th | 760 |
| Work from home | 411th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 3rd | 764 |
Poinciana's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Poinciana with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Poinciana?
8 of the 57 figures for Poinciana on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Poinciana are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.