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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Orlando Metro

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 4 counties · 2,673,376 residents · 3,492.043 sq mi
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Orlando has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,318. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,634.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,673,376
+63%since 2000
from 1,644,561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
766 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1.1M1.5M2.0M2.5M3.0M1990201020202024Orlando
20242.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,318
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,880
+45%since 2000
from $21,232 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,634
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,643 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,263
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $687 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+68%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(1,070,460)
Black13.3%(219,090)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(271,627)
Asian2.7%(44,008)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(1,042,775)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(1,162,010)
Black14.5%(386,928)
Hispanic / Latino32%(856,028)
Asian4.6%(121,766)
Other3.4%(90,332)
Diversity Score83.8%(2,241,112)
Segregation Score40.3%(1,076,700)
Diversity Score
84
+32%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

OrlandoCENTRAL333,888KissimmeeCENTRAL85,591SanfordCENTRAL67,483
What's inside

4 component counties

Orange CountyCENTRAL1,528,002Seminole CountyCENTRAL491,884Osceola County481,718Lake County456,068
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL has about 2,673,376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?

The typical household in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL earns about $61,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL expensive?

In Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, the median home is worth about $245,634, and the typical rent is about $1,263 a month.

How educated are people in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?

About 12.8% of people in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL grown since 1990?

Yes, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,448,524 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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