Yeehaw Junction, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 440, Yeehaw Junction's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Yeehaw Junction is a small community located in Florida, within Osceola County. The total population is 440. It ranks as the 868th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Yeehaw Junction is 50.4 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. With 31.4% of the population under 18, Yeehaw Junction has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Yeehaw Junction is $44,339. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 77% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $325,400. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.3x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 41.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Yeehaw Junction has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.6% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

5.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Yeehaw Junction, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.