Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kissimmee, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

81,479

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

68.8%56,026

White

15%12,187

Black

9.3%7,587

Two or More

3.1%2,555

Asian

3.1%2,511

Other

0.6%493

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%72

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%48

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%2,695

High School Diploma

23.3%12,638

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%4,579

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%6,799

Associate's Degree

10.4%5,644

Bachelor's Degree

19.8%10,768

Master's Degree

5.5%2,968

Professional Degree

0.8%422

Doctorate

0.5%276

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

26.6%

Graduate+

6.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$304,400

Median Renti

$1,647

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.3%12,606

Renter-Occupied

53.7%14,619

Total Units

30,926

Homeownership

46.3%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.3%926

$50K–$100K

1.9%243

$100K–$150K

2.2%283

$150K–$200K

5.5%696

$200K–$300K

31.6%3,984

$300K–$500K

44%5,547

$500K–$1M

7.2%905

$1M+

0.2%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

426

$500–$750

194

$750–$1,000

517

$1,000–$1,250

2,043

$1,250–$1,500

2,513

$1,500–$2,000

5,064

$2,000+

3,601

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%716

2010–2019

13.8%4,253

2000–2009

19.8%6,114

1990–1999

18.5%5,734

1980–1989

24%7,419

1970–1979

11.7%3,614

1960–1969

4.4%1,376

1950–1959

2.2%689

1940–1949

1.3%388

1939 or earlier

2%623

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94.2%25,658

Utility Gas

3.4%924

No Fuel

1%273

Solar

0.6%150

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%101

Other

0.3%74

Fuel Oil

0.2%45

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$53,758

Mean Household Incomei

$71,771

Per Capita Incomei

$26,317

Poverty Ratei

20.2%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

43,078

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.6%1,250

$10K–$15K

6.5%1,776

$15K–$20K

3.9%1,067

$20K–$25K

5.9%1,611

$25K–$30K

5.4%1,483

$30K–$35K

6.6%1,790

$35K–$40K

5.2%1,421

$40K–$45K

2.8%763

$45K–$50K

5.6%1,522

$50K–$60K

7.3%1,998

$60K–$75K

11.1%3,031

$75K–$100K

14.1%3,851

$100K–$125K

9.1%2,466

$125K–$150K

4.7%1,289

$150K–$200K

3.8%1,030

$200K+

3.2%877

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

225

Residentsi

1,496

Avg. Tenant Renti

$450/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

68 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers90 homes83% occupied$541/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 885 homes93% occupied$412/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC50 homes100% occupied$351/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $53,758/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

80.4%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

14.9%

Low income$27K–$43K/yr

4.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $43K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

80.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

95.8% of subsidized households are minority

22.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30,47337.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

1,202

Poland

446

Mexico

404

United Kingdom

380

Guatemala

321

Germany

109

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

39,341

Avg. Commutei

33.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

39,818

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,795(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.3%Insured

12.7%Uninsured