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Kissimmee

Florida · 79,226 residents · 21.525 sq mi
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Kissimmee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,399. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $201,300. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79,226
+66%since 2000
from 47,814 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,681 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 2,221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+18%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K40K56K71K87K1990201020202024Kissimmee
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,399
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,949 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,188
+34%since 2000
from $15,071 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,300
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,177
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.9% in 2000
55.8% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+82%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(20,887)
Black8.5%(4,074)
Hispanic / Latino41.7%(19,954)
Asian3.3%(1,576)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.6%(36,166)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(13,244)
Black8.9%(7,061)
Hispanic / Latino67.1%(53,173)
Asian3.5%(2,803)
Other2.4%(1,920)
Diversity Score62.4%(49,412)
Diversity Score
62
−18%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+91%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
26.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kissimmee, Florida?

Kissimmee, Florida has about 79,226 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kissimmee, Florida?

The typical household in Kissimmee, Florida earns about $41,399 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kissimmee, Florida expensive?

In Kissimmee, Florida, the median home is worth about $201,300, and the typical rent is about $1,177 a month.

How educated are people in Kissimmee, Florida?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kissimmee, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kissimmee, Florida?

About 25.1% of people in Kissimmee, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kissimmee, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Kissimmee, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49,176 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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