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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

Population 427,415
Median Household Income $72,637
Median Home Value $353,300
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Median Age 37.1 years
Homeownership Rate 65.3%
Affordability Ratio 4.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.8%
High School Graduation 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 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population406,943427,415+5.0%
Median household income$68,711$72,637+5.7%
Median home value$317,600$353,300+11.2%

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

Diversity Index

60out of 100
High Diversity

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

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Osceola County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Kissimmee81,479$53,75820.4%$304,400
St. Cloud65,130$83,17410.1%$356,200
Buenaventura Lakes32,682$68,88713.3%$327,500
Celebration13,667$96,2423.8%$635,000
Campbell2,123$40,41135.6%$77,200
Yeehaw Junction440$44,3392.9%$325,400

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.