Osceola County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Osceola County is located in Florida with a total population of 406,943. It is the 16th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osceola County is 37.0 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osceola County is $68,711. This is 4% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $317,600. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Osceola County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 28.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (55.0% vs 26.8%).

Education

28.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.6%.