Kissimmee is a city located in Osceola County Florida. Kissimmee has a 2024 population of 81,954. It is also the county seat of Osceola County. Kissimmee is currently growing at a rate of 0.84% annually and its population has increased by 3.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 79,213 in 2020.
The average household income in Kissimmee is $68,368 with a poverty rate of 23.73%. The median age in Kissimmee is 36.3 years: 34.1 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kissimmee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,526 | 33.36% |
| Other race | 25,207 | 31.71% |
| Two or more races | 17,040 | 21.43% |
| Black or African American | 7,702 | 9.69% |
| Asian | 2,772 | 3.49% |
| Native American | 205 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.07% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,129 | 3.01 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
| Married | 10,711 | 3.65 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Non Family | 8,212 | 1.31 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Female | 5,399 | 4.05 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 1,807 | 3.86 | 41 | 59 |
3.62
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
48.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,131 | 7.63% |
| Associates Degree | 5,822 | 10.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,189 | 18.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,657 | 6.76% |
| High School Graduate | 15,109 | 27.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,123 | 7.62% |
| Some College | 11,103 | 20.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34,355 | 29,049 | 8,021 |
| Other Race | 15,330 | 12,657 | 3,769 |
| 2+ Races | 11,757 | 10,304 | 2,884 |
| White | 10,906 | 9,580 | 3,083 |
| Black | 5,692 | 4,482 | 1,404 |
| Asian | 2,039 | 1,697 | 938 |
| Native American | 164 | 160 | 47 |
| Islander | 52 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 97.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,529 | $39,211 | $28,135 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,374 | $73,167 | $37,585 |
| High School Graduate | $28,044 | $35,967 | $22,424 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,122 | $18,645 | $12,447 |
| Overall | $32,332 | $35,798 | $27,915 |
| Some College | $34,874 | $35,773 | $33,972 |
$32,332
Average Earnings
$35,798
Average Male
$27,915
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
32.05% of Kissimmee residents speak only English, while 67.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53,331 | 13,937 | 26.13% |
| Other | 25,083 | 6,730 | 26.83% |
| Multiple | 16,928 | 3,633 | 21.46% |
| Black | 7,495 | 2,120 | 28.29% |
| White | 13,286 | 2,003 | 15.08% |
| Asian | 2,759 | 284 | 10.29% |
| Native | 201 | 13 | 6.47% |
23.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.56%
Male Poverty Rate
23.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kissimmee is Black, with 28.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kissimmee is Native, with 6.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.01% |
| High School | 19.83% |
| Some College | 18.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.24% |
| Female Employed | 14.48% |
| Male Employed | 10.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,184 | $71,974 |
| Households | $51,277 | $68,368 |
| Married Families | $70,311 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,571 | $53,400 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,270
Number of Veterans
3,083
Male Veterans
187
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,045 |
| First Gulf War | 1,022 |
| Vietnam | 686 |
| Korea | 377 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 855 |
| 35 to 54 | 834 |
| 55 to 64 | 587 |
| 18 to 34 | 569 |
| 65 to 74 | 425 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,480 | 3.72% |
| White | 1,464 | 6.94% |
| Other Race | 820 | 4.62% |
| 2+ Races | 678 | 5.04% |
| Black | 262 | 4.15% |
| Native American | 19 | 11.59% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.59% |
| Islander | 13 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
19.72%
Born in Kissimmee
64.68%
Native Born
35.32%
Foreign Born
19.51%
Non Citizen
15.81%
Naturalized
64.68% of Kissimmee residents were born in the United States, with 19.72% having been born in Florida. 19.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 85,380 | 685 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 84,695 | 685 | 0.82% |
| 2027 | 84,010 | 686 | 0.82% |
| 2026 | 83,324 | 685 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 82,639 | 685 | 0.84% |
| 2024 | 81,954 | 685 | 0.84% |
| 2023 | 81,269 | 1,226 | 1.53% |
| 2022 | 80,043 | 452 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 79,591 | 378 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 79,213 | 6,823 | 9.43% |
| 2019 | 72,390 | -1,139 | -1.55% |
| 2018 | 73,529 | 2,151 | 3.01% |
| 2017 | 71,378 | 1,983 | 2.86% |
| 2016 | 69,395 | 744 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 68,651 | 2,128 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 66,523 | 1,594 | 2.45% |
| 2013 | 64,929 | 1,505 | 2.37% |
| 2012 | 63,424 | 2,104 | 3.43% |
| 2011 | 61,320 | 1,637 | 2.74% |
| 2010 | 59,683 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 47,814 | 17,764 | 59.11% |
| 1990 | 30,050 | 14,563 | 94.03% |
| 1980 | 15,487 | 8,368 | 117.54% |
| 1970 | 7,119 | 274 | 4% |
| 1960 | 6,845 | 2,535 | 58.82% |
| 1950 | 4,310 | 1,085 | 33.64% |
| 1940 | 3,225 | 62 | 1.96% |
| 1930 | 3,163 | 441 | 16.2% |
| 1920 | 2,722 | 1,622 | 147.45% |
| 1900 | 1,100 | -84,280 | -98.71% |