Osceola County, FL

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2021 Population

380,331

4.58% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.3

0.833% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.5%

1.01% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,513

5.36% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$238,700

7.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

181,699

4.68% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Osceola County, FL had a population of 380k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $58,513. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Osceola County, FL grew from 363,666 to 380,331, a 4.58% increase and its median household income grew from $55,538 to $58,513, a 5.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Osceola County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (29.7%), White (Hispanic) (28%), Other (Hispanic) (14.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.7%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.19%).

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.

88.6% of the residents in Osceola County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Osceola County, FL are Osceola Technical College (400 degrees awarded in 2021), Academy of Career Training (76 degrees), and Johnson University Florida (52 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Osceola County, FL was $238,700, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Osceola County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.5 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 380k people, from which 88.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.8% of Osceola County, FL residents were born outside of the country (86.6k people).

In 2021, there were 1.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Osceola County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 107k White (Hispanic) and 56k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.6%

2021 Citizenship

90%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.6% of Osceola County, FL residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Osceola County, FL was 90%, 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)
113k ± 753
White (Hispanic)
107k ± 5.02k
Other (Hispanic)
56k ± 4.66k

55.5%

Hispanic Population

211k people

55.5% of the people in Osceola County, FL are hispanic (211k 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
993,450 ± 23,894 people
Haiti
340,538 ± 14,212 people
Colombia
292,600 ± 13,189 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 993,450 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 340,538 and Colombia with 292,600.

Foreign-Born Population

22.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

86.6k people

20.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

75.6k people

As of 2021, 22.8% of Osceola County, FL residents (86.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Osceola County, FL was 20.8%, 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-)
5,193 ± 908
Vietnam
4,330 ± 565
Gulf War (1990s)
3,270 ± 729

Osceola County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Osceola County, FL employs 182k people. The largest industries in Osceola County, FL are Retail Trade (27,154 people), Accommodation & Food Services (22,414 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (17,856 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($78,798), Utilities ($58,772), and Public Administration ($49,097).

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,213. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

182k

2021 Value

± 5,088

4.68%

1 Year growth

± 3.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Osceola County, FL grew at a rate of 4.68%, from 174k employees to 182k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Osceola County, FL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (25,700 people), Sales & Related Occupations (20,739 people), and Management Occupations (15,221 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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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

182k

2021 Value

± 5,088

4.68%

1 Year growth

± 3.83%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Osceola County, FL grew at a rate of 4.68%, from 174k employees to 182k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Osceola County, FL, are Retail Trade (27,154 people), Accommodation & Food Services (22,414 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (17,856 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

$32,798

Median earning men ± $1,232

$27,257

Median earning women ± $800

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,500), Information ($55,906), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,013).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,481), Manufacturing ($38,333), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,482).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

2,644
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,569
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
1,420
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.61M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$617k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
$493k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%).

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 28 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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Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

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

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott 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 28 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 2021, universities in Osceola County, FL awarded 528 degrees. The student population of Osceola County, FL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 410 male students and 370 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Osceola County, FL are Hispanic or Latino (283 and 53.8%), followed by White (152 and 28.9%), Black or African American (70 and 13.3%), and Asian (11 and 2.09%).

The largest universities in Osceola County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Osceola Technical College (400 and 75.8%), Academy of Career Training (76 and 14.4%), and Johnson University Florida (52 and 9.85%).

The most popular majors in Osceola County, FL are Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (51 and 9.66%), Phlebotamy Technician (45 and 8.52%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 and 7.39%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Osceola County, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 42.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 780 (52.6% men and 47.4% 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 2021 there were 780 students enrolled in Osceola County, FL, 52.6% men and 47.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 422 records, of which 48.6% were women and 51.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
39 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
25 degree-majors awarded
Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor
51 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Osceola County, FL was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 39 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
400 degrees awarded
Academy of Career Training
76 degrees awarded
Johnson University Florida
52 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Osceola Technical College with 400 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 238 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Osceola County, FL, which is 0.821 times less than the 290 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 283 degrees mean that there were 1.86 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 152 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 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,230) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) 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 2021, 1.12% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.9M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.2M).

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 $238,700 in 2021, which is 0.975 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $221,600 to $238,700, a 7.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Osceola County, FL is 66%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Osceola County, FL have an average commute time of 34.5 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 $58,513. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Osceola County, FL was Census Tract 436 with a value of $96,193, followed by Census Tract 437 and Census Tract 431, with respective values of $90,169 and $86,632.

In 2022, 21.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.9%.

Housing

Property

$238,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,438

$72,708

Median Property Taxes

±$2,773

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%

Homeownership

2021

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66% of the housing units in Osceola County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.4%.

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 437
Census Tract 431

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Osceola County, FL was Census Tract 436 with a value of $96,193, followed by Census Tract 437 and Census Tract 431, with respective values of $90,169 and $86,632.

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.

$58,513

Median Household Income

± $1,734

110k

Number of Households

± 3,433

In 2021, the median household income of the 110k households in Osceola County, FL grew to $58,513 from the previous year's value of $55,538.

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.

0.473

2021 Wage GINI in Florida

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2021, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.108% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (75.8%)
Carpooled (12.9%)
Worked At Home (7.62%)

In 2021, 75.8% of workers in Osceola County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who worked at home (7.62%).

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

34.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Osceola County, FL have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.84% 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 2022, 21.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.9%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Osceola County, FL (51k out of 378k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 25 - 34.

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 2022, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.8%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 426 in Osceola County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 173 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.8% of the population of Osceola County, FL has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 9.32% on Medicare, 17.7% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Osceola County, FL see 2305 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.91% decrease from the previous year (2503 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 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

2,305 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Osceola County, FL

Primary care physicians in Osceola County, FL see an average of 2,305 patients per year. This represents a 7.91% decrease from the previous year (2,503 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% 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

13.2%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

19.5%

Medicaid

9.32%

Medicare

17.7%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Osceola County, FL grew by 0.198% from 13.2% to 13.2%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 36.1% in Osceola County, FL.

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

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