Population 99,996 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Cloud
Household size in St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.04 | 2.87 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.34 | 2.90 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.03 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
St. Cloud is a place of big households: 3.03 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.69, 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 St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 36.4 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 37.4 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 39.4 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +3.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
St. Cloud is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Orlando area. St. Cloud is younger than at least four in five Florida cities.
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 St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 12.5% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in St. Cloud (12.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 St. Cloud
Renters in St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 39.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 36.9% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
St. Cloud is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a quarter of owners (27.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.7 points, even as the national share rose.
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 St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 16.5% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −5.3 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in St. Cloud is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the wider Orlando area (11.3%). Vacancy is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1989 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1991 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1995 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
St. Cloud has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 have newer homes.
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 St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,060 | $1,130 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,081 | $1,149 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,171 | $1,336 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,926 | $1,890 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$866 | +$759 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Cloud pays $1,926 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $866 a month since 2006–10, up 82%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the west.
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 St. Cloud
Bachelor's degrees in St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 28.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 28.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 32.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 37.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +8.9 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in St. Cloud (32.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Orlando area as a whole (37.4%). The share with a degree has risen 13.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 87.6% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.5% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 89.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 91.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in St. Cloud is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Orlando area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 4.6 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 St. Cloud
| Period | St. Cloud | Orlando area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.5% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −3.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in St. Cloud is the same as the national rate. Unemployment has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
St. Cloud 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud | 3.03 | 38.5 | 12.5% | 21.8% | 8.9% | 2003 | $1,926 | 32.9% | 92.4% | 5.4% |
| Narcoossee | 3.29 | 35.5 | 10.0% | 14.0% | 10.9% | 2016 | $1,179 | 37.6% | 92.9% | 2.0% |
| Pine Grove | 3.03 | 41.1 | 5.0% | 9.6% | 7.4% | 2009 | $1,653 | 41.1% | 96.3% | 8.2% |
| Buenaventura Lakes | 3.28 | 37.4 | 13.2% | 26.0% | 7.0% | 1992 | $1,861 | 22.4% | 85.8% | 5.7% |
| Kissimmee | 3.03 | 36.6 | 13.7% | 42.8% | 13.8% | 2001 | $1,844 | 29.2% | 89.0% | 5.7% |
| Meadow Woods | 3.21 | 37.6 | 15.2% | 26.1% | 15.3% | 2005 | $2,040 | 38.9% | 93.1% | 4.8% |
| Southchase | 3.05 | 44.8 | 9.2% | 22.3% | 11.0% | 1999 | $2,084 | 37.3% | 90.0% | 5.5% |
| 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% |
| Poinciana | 3.32 | 40.4 | 18.6% | 22.4% | 14.1% | 2004 | $1,966 | 20.5% | 86.4% | 6.1% |
| Vineland | 2.81 | 32.6 | 5.3% | 63.2% | 24.3% | 2010 | $2,216 | 55.0% | 97.0% | 3.4% |
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 St. Cloud. 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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