Osceola County, FL

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2023 Population

406,943

3.35% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

1.09% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.5%

7.25% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$68,711

6.84% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$317,600

11.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

200,080

4.58% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Osceola County, FL had a population of 407k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $68,711. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Osceola County, FL grew from 393,745 to 406,943, a 3.35% increase and its median household income grew from $64,312 to $68,711, a 6.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Osceola County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), Other (Hispanic) (21.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (16.2%), White (Hispanic) (15%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.65%).

None of the households in Osceola County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.4% of the residents in Osceola County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Osceola County, FL are Osceola Technical College (386 degrees awarded in 2022), Academy of Career Training (121 degrees), and Johnson University Florida (58 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Osceola County, FL was $317,600, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Osceola County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Osceola County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Osceola County, FL borders Brevard County, FL, Highlands County, FL, Indian River County, FL, Lake County, FL, Okeechobee County, FL, Orange County, FL, and Polk County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Osceola County, FL is home to a population of 407k people, from which 87.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 25% of Osceola County, FL residents were born outside of the country (102k people).

In 2023, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Osceola County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89.3k Other (Hispanic) and 66.1k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

87.4%

2023 Citizenship

88.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 87.4% of Osceola County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Osceola County, FL was 88.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Osceola County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Osceola County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 1.08k
Other (Hispanic)
89.3k ± 6.14k
Two+ (Hispanic)
66.1k ± 5.12k

55%

Hispanic Population

224k people

55% of the people in Osceola County, FL are hispanic (224k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Osceola County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,003,261 ± 24,014 people
Haiti
344,713 ± 14,299 people
Colombia
299,067 ± 13,333 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,003,261 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 344,713 and Colombia with 299,067.

Foreign-Born Population

25%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

102k people

23.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

93.2k people

As of 2023, 25% of Osceola County, FL residents (102k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Osceola County, FL was 23.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Osceola County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
6,122 ± 908
Vietnam
4,087 ± 609
Gulf War (1990s)
3,229 ± 717

Osceola County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Osceola County, FL employs 200k people. The largest industries in Osceola County, FL are Retail Trade (26,659 people), Accommodation & Food Services (22,070 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (20,081 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,012), Utilities ($61,083), and Finance & Insurance ($59,446).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,054. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

200k

2023 Value

± 5,337

4.58%

1 Year growth

± 3.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Osceola County, FL grew at a rate of 4.58%, from 191k employees to 200k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Osceola County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,081 people), Sales & Related Occupations (21,230 people), and Management Occupations (18,411 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Osceola County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

200k

2023 Value

± 5,337

4.58%

1 Year growth

± 3.68%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Osceola County, FL grew at a rate of 4.58%, from 191k employees to 200k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Osceola County, FL, are Retail Trade (26,659 people), Accommodation & Food Services (22,070 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (20,081 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Osceola County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Osceola County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,122

Median earning men ± $901

$32,646

Median earning women ± $951

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($65,116), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,200), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,836).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,179), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,765), and Manufacturing ($41,217).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

870
Construction
623
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
573
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$933k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$503k
Accommodation and Food Services
$502k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Osceola County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.559%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.559%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Osceola County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Osceola County, FL awarded 565 degrees. The student population of Osceola County, FL in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 442 male students and 384 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Osceola County, FL are Hispanic or Latino (301 and 53.7%), followed by White (151 and 26.9%), Black or African American (87 and 15.5%), and Two or More Races (10 and 1.78%).

The largest universities in Osceola County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Osceola Technical College (386 and 68.3%), Academy of Career Training (121 and 21.4%), and Johnson University Florida (58 and 10.3%).

The most popular majors in Osceola County, FL are Phlebotamy Technician (54 and 9.56%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (50 and 8.85%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (48 and 8.5%).

The median tuition cost in Osceola County, FL for private four year colleges is $17,384.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Osceola County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 826 (53.5% men and 46.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 826 students enrolled in Osceola County, FL, 53.5% men and 46.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 490 records, of which 48.8% were women and 51.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
37 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
29 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Osceola County, FL was General Cosmetology with 37 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Osceola County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Osceola Technical College
386 degrees awarded
Academy of Career Training
121 degrees awarded
Johnson University Florida
58 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Osceola Technical College with 386 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 229 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Osceola County, FL, which is 0.682 times less than the 336 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 301 degrees mean that there were 1.99 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 151 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,384) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,230) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.19% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.2% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.97M), Some college (3.58M), and Bachelors Degree (3.32M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Osceola County, FL was $317,600 in 2023, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $285,200 to $317,600, a 11.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Osceola County, FL is 66.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Osceola County, FL have an average commute time of 35.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Osceola County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Osceola County, FL is $68,711. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Osceola County, FL was Census Tract 436 with a value of $122,444, followed by Census Tract 431 and Census Tract 437, with respective values of $114,176 and $96,793.

In 2023, 21.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.21%.

Housing

Property

$317,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,872

$87,004

Median Property Taxes

±$2,946

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Osceola County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Osceola County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.2%

Homeownership

2023

67.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 66.2% of the housing units in Osceola County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Osceola County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 436
Census Tract 431
Census Tract 437

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Osceola County, FL was Census Tract 436 with a value of $122,444, followed by Census Tract 431 and Census Tract 437, with respective values of $114,176 and $96,793.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Osceola County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,711

Median Household Income

± $1,970

131k

Number of Households

± 3,869

In 2023, the median household income of the 131k households in Osceola County, FL grew to $68,711 from the previous year's value of $64,312.

The following chart displays the households in Osceola County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Osceola County, FL is from Florida.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2022, the income inequality in Florida was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.6%)
Worked At Home (11.9%)
Carpooled (11.9%)

In 2023, 72.6% of workers in Osceola County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.9%) and those who carpooled to work (11.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Osceola County, FL have a longer commute time (35.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.09% of the workforce in Osceola County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Osceola County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Osceola County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Osceola County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 21.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.21%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Osceola County, FL (50.2k out of 403k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Osceola County, FL is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 20.4% of the children was living in poverty in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.1% of the population of Osceola County, FL has health coverage, with 38.7% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 9.69% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 1.92% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Osceola County, FL see 2454 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.46% increase from the previous year (2305 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3279 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 579 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,454 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Osceola County, FL

Primary care physicians in Osceola County, FL see an average of 2,454 patients per year. This represents a 6.46% increase from the previous year (2,305 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Osceola County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

38.7%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

9.69%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

1.92%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Osceola County, FL declined by 7.15% from 11.8% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Osceola County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.6 in Osceola County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Osceola County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.4% in Osceola County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Osceola County, FL.