Osceola County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Osceola County, Florida has a population of 427,415, the 16th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $72,637 and the median home value is $353,300. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Osceola County Quick Facts

Population 427,415

Median Household Income $72,63790% MOE ±$1,876

Median Home Value $353,30090% MOE ±$4,410

Poverty Rate 12.8%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.4%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Median Age 37.1 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 65.3%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.8%90% MOE ±1.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.5%

Cities/Places 6

Population 427,415 16th of 67

Median Income $72,637 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Osceola County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	351,955	427,415	+21.4%
Median household income	$64,340	$72,637	+12.9%
Median home value¹	$247,372	$353,300	+42.8%
Median gross rent	$1,511	$1,746	+15.5%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Osceola

$72,637

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Osceola

$353,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 19.0%

$50K-$100K 33.8%

$100K+ 32.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

4.0%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

6.9%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

66.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 65.3%

Renter 34.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,746/mo 28.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.9%

18-34

23.1%

35-54

28.5%

55-74

19.2%

75+

5.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Osceola County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Kissimmee	81,479	$53,758	20.4%	$304,400
St. Cloud	65,130	$83,174	10.1%	$356,200
Buenaventura Lakes	32,682	$68,887	13.3%	$327,500
Celebration	13,667	$96,242	3.8%	$635,000
Campbell	2,123	$40,411	35.6%	$77,200
Yeehaw Junction	440	$44,339	2.9%	$325,400

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Population Overview

Osceola County is located in Florida with a total population of 427,415. It is the 16th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Osceola County is 37.1 years. This is 13% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Osceola County is $72,637. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $353,300. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Osceola County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (56.0% vs 27.4%).

Education

29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Osceola County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Osceola County, Florida?

Osceola County has a population of 427,415, making it the 16th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Osceola County?

The median household income in Osceola County is $72,637 with a poverty rate of 12.8%.

How many cities are in Osceola County, Florida?

Osceola County contains 6 Census-designated places.