Osceola County

As of the latest data, Osceola County, FL has a population of approximately 402,000. The racial composition is about 58% White (non-Hispanic), 14% Black or African American, 3% Asian, and 25% from other races or mixed. Nearly 56% of residents identify as Hispanic or Latino of any race. The median household income is around $52,000, with a poverty rate of approximately 16%. The median age is 36 years.

As of 2023, Osceola County, FL has a median home price of approximately $322,000. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is about $1,350 per month. The county has seen a population growth of 2-3% annually, contributing to a strong housing demand. Home appreciation rates over the past year exceeded 15%. The vacancy rate is around 7%, indicating a tight housing market. The median household income is roughly $55,000, and the average property tax rate is 0.98%, translating to $3,156 on a median-priced home.

As of the most recent elections, Osceola County, FL voters participated in the 2022 midterm elections, which included various local, state, and federal positions.

Voter Registration: 227,999 (as of April 2022)

Key Races and Candidates:

• Osceola County Commission: Districts 2 and 4.

  • District 2: Viviana Janer (incumbent) - Democrat
  • District 4: Cheryl Grieb (incumbent) - Democrat

• School Board Elections:

  • Districts 1, 3, and 5
  • Notable candidates: Julius Melendez (District 1), Terry Castillo (District 1)

• State House of Representatives:

  • District 42: Fred Hawkins - Republican

• Judicial Elections:

  • Various circuit and county court judges

Turnout: Approximately 50-60% (general estimate for midterm elections).

For the latest information, please check the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections website.

As of the most recent data, Osceola County, FL shows the following educational attainment levels for residents aged 25 and older: approximately 82% have a high school diploma or higher, and around 21% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures trail both state and national averages. For comparison, Florida averages 87.3% with a high school diploma and 29.3% with a bachelor's degree. Nationwide, the averages are approximately 88% for high school graduates and 33.1% for bachelor’s degree holders. Osceola County faces educational challenges, but ongoing initiatives aim to improve these statistics.

As of recent data, Osceola County, FL, has an employment rate of approximately 3.2% as of early 2023. Key industries driving the local economy include tourism, retail, healthcare, and construction. In particular, hospitality and tourism are significant due to the county's proximity to major attractions like Walt Disney World.

The county's labor force participation rate is around 61%, slightly lower than the national average of about 63%. Additionally, Osceola's median household income stands at approximately $55,000, below the national median of around $67,000 but close to the Florida state median of $59,000.

Top employment sectors and their corresponding percentages in Osceola:

1. Leisure and Hospitality: 26%
2. Retail Trade: 18%
3. Education and Health Services: 14%

Compared to national averages, Osceola has a higher concentration in Leisure and Hospitality, reflecting its tourism focus, whereas its Healthcare sector participation is somewhat lower.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Osceola County, FL is approximately $53,319. In comparison, the median household income for the state of Florida is around $59,227, and the national median household income stands at about $68,703. This indicates that Osceola County's average income is lower than both the state and national averages.

The relatively lower median income in Osceola County could be influenced by various local economic factors, including employment opportunities, cost of living, and industry presence.

As of the latest available data, Osceola County, FL has a mixed crime profile. The overall crime rate is 28.74 per 1,000 residents, which is comparable to the national average. The violent crime rate stands at 8.24 per 1,000 residents, whereas property crimes occur at a rate of 20.50 per 1,000 residents.

Violent crimes include offenses such as assault, robbery, and murder, while property crimes encompass burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.