Kissimmee, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,861 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2962.5 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.17% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,628 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Kissimmee grew by 31.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 69,358 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Kissimmee has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,053 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.87% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.8% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kissimmee is about 26% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $244,375 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,570 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 46.3% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Kissimmee is about 13.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,570 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kissimmee spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 259 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.1 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.3 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 259 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,042 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,849 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,341 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Kissimmee is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Kissimmee has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.03 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Kissimmee has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Kissimmee | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.6% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.9% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kissimmee, Florida.
What is the population of Kissimmee, Florida?
The population of Kissimmee, Florida is 65,861, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Kissimmee, Florida?
The population density of Kissimmee, Florida is 2962.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Kissimmee, Florida?
The median household income in Kissimmee, Florida is $53,053, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Kissimmee, Florida?
The median home price in Kissimmee, Florida is $244,375, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Kissimmee, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Kissimmee, Florida is 7.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.