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Poinciana

Florida · 69,309 residents · 71.867 sq mi
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Poinciana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,628. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 55,662 residents. 21% 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 $189,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,309
+408%since 2000
from 13,647 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
964 / sq mi
+408%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+29%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
021K41K62K82K1990201020202024Poinciana
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,628
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,172 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,168
+84%since 2000
from $12,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,305
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $762 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+62%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(5,450)
Black16%(2,178)
Hispanic / Latino39.5%(5,393)
Asian1%(136)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.1%(10,796)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18%(12,509)
Black21.3%(14,742)
Hispanic / Latino54.8%(37,961)
Asian1.8%(1,217)
Other3.3%(2,259)
Diversity Score76.7%(53,189)
Diversity Score
77
−3%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poinciana, Florida?

Poinciana, Florida has about 69,309 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poinciana, Florida?

The typical household in Poinciana, Florida earns about $49,628 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poinciana, Florida expensive?

In Poinciana, Florida, the median home is worth about $189,800, and the typical rent is about $1,305 a month.

How educated are people in Poinciana, Florida?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Poinciana, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poinciana, Florida?

About 13.1% of people in Poinciana, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poinciana, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Poinciana, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65,755 residents, a change of about 1850 percent over that period.

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