Kissimmee had 85,591 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 43% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing figures.
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Kissimmee had an estimated 85,591 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 6,365 more people (8.0%) than the 2020 census count of 79,226 and 25,909 more (43.4%) than the 2010 census count of 59,682. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Kissimmee gathers the main figures in one place.
What this means for you
- Kissimmee is the largest city in Osceola County, but it holds fewer than one in five of the county’s 481,718 residents. Most growth is happening outside city limits.
- Since 2020 the county has grown three times as fast as the city: 23.9% against 8.0%.
- Fewer than half of Kissimmee homes, 46.3%, are lived in by their owners, against 65.3% countywide.
Growth since 2010
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59,682 | 2010 census, April 1 |
| 2020 | 79,226 | 2020 census, April 1 |
| 2021 | 79,611 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2022 | 81,087 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2023 | 83,207 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2024 | 84,430 | Estimate, July 1 |
| 2025 | 85,591 | Estimate, July 1 |
Source: Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 subcounty population estimates for Florida. Growth was slow in 2021 and picked up from 2022, with the largest gain, about 2,100 people, in the year to July 2023.
Kissimmee, the county and St. Cloud
| Place | 2010 census | 2020 census | 2025 estimate | Change since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kissimmee | 59,682 | 79,226 | 85,591 | +8.0% |
| St. Cloud (about nine miles away) | 35,183 | 58,964 | 74,960 | +27.1% |
| Osceola County | 268,685 | 388,656 | 481,718 | +23.9% |
St. Cloud, the county’s other city, has added about 16,000 people since 2020, two and a half times Kissimmee’s gain.
Who lives in Kissimmee
From the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates:
| Measure | Kissimmee | Osceola County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 27,225 | 142,794 |
| Average household size | 2.96 | |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 68.8% | 56.0% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 26.6% | 29.8% |
| Residents below the poverty line | 20.4% | 12.8% |
More than two in three Kissimmee residents are Hispanic or Latino, a higher share than in the county as a whole.
Income and housing
| Measure | Kissimmee | Osceola County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,758 | $72,637 |
| Housing units | 30,926 | 171,410 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 46.3% | 65.3% |
| Median home value (owner estimate) | $304,400 | $353,300 |
| Median gross rent, per month | $1,647 | $1,746 |
Source: ACS 2020-2024, tables B19013, B25003, B25077 and B25064. The home value is what owners say their home is worth; for current market values see our Kissimmee home prices guide.
Income across the neighbors
| Place | Population (ACS 2020-2024) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Woods (about seven miles away) | 42,852 | $82,744 |
| Buenaventura Lakes (about five miles away) | 32,682 | $68,887 |
| Hunters Creek (about four miles away) | 22,819 | $99,195 |
| Southchase (about six miles away) | 13,981 | $92,431 |
| Celebration (about eight miles away) | 13,667 | $96,242 |
Kissimmee has the lowest median household income of any place in the table, though it is the largest. Its households are also larger than average, at almost three people each.
How to read these numbers
- Estimates are not counts. The yearly figures are modeled from births, deaths and migration and are revised each year.
- ACS figures are five-year averages from a survey, with margins of error shown on data.census.gov.
- City means city limits. Many homes with a Kissimmee mailing address are outside the city, in unincorporated Osceola County.
Related: Kissimmee history and landmarks, moving to Kissimmee and Kissimmee, Osceola County and the neighbors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kissimmee, Florida?
The Census Bureau estimates Kissimmee had 85,591 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 79,226.
How fast is Kissimmee growing?
Kissimmee grew 32.7% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 59,682 to 79,226, and has added about 6,400 people (8.0%) since 2020, slower than Osceola County as a whole.
Is Kissimmee bigger than St. Cloud?
Yes, for now. St. Cloud had an estimated 74,960 residents in 2025 against Kissimmee’s 85,591, but St. Cloud has grown about three times as fast since 2020.
What is the median household income in Kissimmee?
$53,758 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $72,637 for Osceola County.
What is the median age in Kissimmee?
36.1 years, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, slightly younger than Osceola County’s 37.1.
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