Osceola County, Florida Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Osceola County Quick Facts
How Osceola County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 406,943 | 427,415 | +5.0% |
| Median household income | $68,711 | $72,637 | +5.7% |
| Median home value | $317,600 | $353,300 | +11.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.