Osceola County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Florida

The population of Osceola County, Florida is 406,943 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $68,711, the median home value is $317,600, and the median age is 37.0.

The population of Osceola County has grown 73.5% since 2010 (269,841 → 468,058), a +4.01% annualized rate.

Osceola County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

406,943

Population

+4.01%

Annual growth

307

People / sq mi

$68,711

Median Income

$317,600

Median Home Value

Osceola County covers 1,328 sq mi of land at 306.5 people per square mile.

About Osceola County, FL

Osceola County is a county in Florida with a population of 406,943. It ranks #16 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 37.0, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Osceola County is $68,711, below the US median of $74,580. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $317,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,651. The homeownership rate of 66.2% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Osceola County reflects 28.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 35.4 minutes each way.

Osceola County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Osceola County had a population of 269,841 in 2010 and 468,058 in 2024, a 73.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 468,058 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.02%.

468,058

Population (2024)

269,841

Population (2010)

468,058

Peak (2024)

4.02%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	269,841	-	-	estimate
2011	278,669	+8,828	+3.27%	estimate
2012	288,932	+10,263	+3.68%	estimate
2013	299,322	+10,390	+3.60%	estimate
2014	311,150	+11,828	+3.95%	estimate
2015	323,860	+12,710	+4.08%	estimate
2016	338,182	+14,322	+4.42%	estimate
2017	353,306	+15,124	+4.47%	estimate
2018	367,359	+14,053	+3.98%	estimate
2019	374,170	+6,811	+1.85%	estimate
2020	391,163	+16,993	+4.54%	estimate
2021	404,055	+12,892	+3.30%	estimate
2022	426,556	+22,501	+5.57%	estimate
2023	447,243	+20,687	+4.85%	estimate
2024	468,058	+20,815	+4.65%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	43.4%
Black or African American	11.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.0

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

13.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

14.2%

35–44

14.9%

45–54

13.4%

55–59

5.9%

60–64

5.3%

65–74

8.1%

75–84

3.9%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 13.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$68,711$-3,000 vs state
Mean household income	$88,551
Per-capita income	$31,000
Poverty rate	10.5%+1.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.4%
Employment-to-population	62.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Education & health care

17.9%

Professional & business services

16.2%

Finance & real estate

11.7%

Retail trade

9.3%

Construction

9.0%

Information

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Manufacturing

4.6%

The largest employment sector in Osceola County is education & health care, accounting for 17.9% of workers.

How residents commute

1.0%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

72.6%

Public transit

11.9%

Work from home

35.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$317,600$-7,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,651

Median rent

66.2%

Homeownership rate

164,195

Total housing units

80.0%

Occupied

20.0%

Vacant

33.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.1%

With health insurance

96.9%

With broadband internet

33.8%

Foreign-born

6.0%

Veterans (18+)

13.2%

With a disability

46.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.6%

High School+

28.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Osceola County, Florida has a population of 406,943 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 307 people per square mile.

The population of Osceola County has grown 73.5% since 2010 (269,841 → 468,058), a +4.01% annualized rate.

The median household income in Osceola County, Florida is $68,711, with mean (average) household income of $88,551 and per-capita income of $31,000. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Osceola County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (43.4%), Black or African American (11.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Osceola County, Florida is 37.0 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Osceola County is $317,600 and median monthly rent is $1,651. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 164,195 total housing units, 20.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Osceola County, Florida is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 17.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Osceola County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.