Population 209,752 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kissimmee
Household size in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.14 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.37 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Kissimmee are large by national standards, averaging 3.03 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.73, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.6 | 37.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 39.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Kissimmee is 36.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 40 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Kissimmee (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kissimmee
Renters in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 39.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 36.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Kissimmee than nationally: 42.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Just over a third of owners (34.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Kissimmee: 13.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 12.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2001 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Kissimmee has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2001, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,138 | $1,130 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,121 | $1,149 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,317 | $1,336 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,844 | $1,890 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$706 | +$759 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Kissimmee pays $1,844 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $706 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 37.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kissimmee
Bachelor's degrees in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 37.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Kissimmee than nationally: 29.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.0% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.0% | 91.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Kissimmee is close to the national rate: 89.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Orlando area (91.3%). The share with a diploma is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kissimmee
| Period | Kissimmee | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Kissimmee is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kissimmee compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee | 3.03 | 36.6 | 13.7% | 42.8% | 13.8% | 2001 | $1,844 | 29.2% | 89.0% | 5.7% |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 3.28 | 37.4 | 13.2% | 26.0% | 7.0% | 1992 | $1,861 | 22.4% | 85.8% | 5.7% |
| Hunters Creek | 2.93 | 39.4 | 10.7% | 53.4% | 20.1% | 1996 | $2,155 | 49.3% | 95.4% | 4.4% |
| Intercession City | 4.09 | 44.5 | 21.2% | 9.5% | 27.2% | 2003 | $1,962 | 16.8% | 88.4% | 2.6% |
| Southchase | 3.05 | 44.8 | 9.2% | 22.3% | 11.0% | 1999 | $2,084 | 37.3% | 90.0% | 5.5% |
| Meadow Woods | 3.21 | 37.6 | 15.2% | 26.1% | 15.3% | 2005 | $2,040 | 38.9% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
| Celebration | 2.54 | 40.1 | 6.3% | 41.8% | 21.1% | 2004 | $2,045 | 58.3% | 98.3% | 3.3% |
| Vineland | 2.81 | 32.6 | 5.3% | 63.2% | 24.3% | 2010 | $2,216 | 55.0% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
| St. Cloud | 3.03 | 38.5 | 12.5% | 21.8% | 8.9% | 2003 | $1,926 | 32.9% | 92.4% | 5.4% |
| Lake Buena Vista | 2.80 | 29.7 | 10.7% | 89.2% | 9.1% | 1997 | $1,897 | 46.3% | 93.5% | 11.6% |
| Poinciana | 3.32 | 40.4 | 18.6% | 22.4% | 14.1% | 2004 | $1,966 | 20.5% | 86.4% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kissimmee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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