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Osceola County, Florida
Osceola County, Florida. Osceola County had 481,718 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 23.9% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 8 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 59 census tracts. GEOID 12097.
Osceola County is one of the 4 counties of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
481,718
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 388,656 · ACS 2020-2024: 427,415
Median household income
$72,637
±$1,876 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$353,300
±$4,410 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,746
±$32 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Osceola County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 388,656 residents in Osceola County. The Census Bureau estimates 481,718 for July 1, 2025, up 23.9% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 427,415 over 1,328 square miles of land.
| Measure | Osceola County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 427,415 | 22,416,077 | +75,460 |
| Households | 142,794±1,627 | 8,752,810 | +39,653 |
| Average household size | 2.98±0.03 | 2.51 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 171,410±120 | 10,256,470 | +21,983 |
Osceola County's population since 2000
From 172,493 in 2000 to 481,718 in 2025: up 179.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Osceola County?
Osceola County holds 8 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Kissimmee with 85,591 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Kissimmee | 79,226 | $53,758 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | 58,964 | $83,174 |
| Poinciana | 69,309 | $68,015 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 30,251 | $68,887 |
| Four Corners | 56,381 | $72,879 |
| Celebration | 11,178 | $96,242 |
| Campbell | 2,610 | $40,411 |
| Yeehaw JunctionGEOID 1278975 | 235 | $44,339 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Osceola County?
The median resident of Osceola County is 37.1 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 13.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 56.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.2%. 26.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Osceola County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1±0.3 | 42.6 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 23.9%±0.1 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.4%±0.1 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 56.0% | 27.4% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.2%±0.3 pts | 50.4% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.9%±0.3 pts | 14.6% | +0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | 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 | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 26.6%±1.3 pts | 21.9% | +5.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 54.7%±1.2 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±0.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±0.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | −3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5%±0.8 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.8%±1.1 pts | 34.1% | +8.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±0.6 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Osceola County earn?
Half of Osceola County's 142,794 households earn less than $72,637 a year (±$1,876), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,339 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,298 after inflation. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Osceola County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,637±$1,876 | $74,568 | +$8,298 |
| Mean household income | $91,670±$2,617 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,676±$1,499 | $42,609 | +$5,360 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±1.0 pts | 12.6% | −2.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4%±2.1 pts | 16.5% | −5.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.2%±1.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±0.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
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 Osceola County?
Owners occupy 65.3% of Osceola County's occupied homes and renters 34.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $353,300 by its owner (±$4,410). The median renter pays $1,746 a month including utilities, and 55.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Osceola County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $353,300±$4,410 | $359,000 | +$105,931 |
| Median gross rent | $1,746±$32 | $1,669 | +$235 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.1%±2.7 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,877±$40 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.3%±1.3 pts | 67.6% | +3.7 pts |
| Housing units | 171,410±120 | 10,256,470 | +21,983 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.0%±1.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.5%±1.1 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.7%±0.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.9%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Osceola County building?
Builders took permits for 7,366 new housing units across Osceola County in 2025 (5,085 single-family), 15.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Osceola County get to work?
70.8% of Osceola County's workers drive alone and 13.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Osceola County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.1%±0.9 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.8%±1.4 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1%±1.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.3%±1.1 pts | 15.7% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.2 min±0.7 | 28.0 min | +1.2 min |
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 are Osceola County's census tracts?
Osceola County is divided into 59 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $31,033 (Tract 422.02) to $124,107 (Tract 436).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Osceola County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 2nd of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th of 67 |
| Median household income | 27th of 67 |
| Median home value | 19th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 35th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 67 |
| Median age | 61st of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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