Kissimmee, Florida

Kissimmee: A city in Osceola County, Florida. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Tohopekaliga in central Florida. Kissimmee is known for its many theme parks, its many golf courses, and its many attractions, such as the Walt Disney World Resort and the Universal Orlando Resort.

About

Kissimmee is a city located in the county of Osceola in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 59,682 and a population density of 1,072 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 72,858 inhabitants.

The city was created 143 years ago in 1880.

Kissimmee locator map
Location of Kissimmee on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Kissimmee

Population : 72,858 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
County : Osceola County
Different from : Kissimmee River
Area : 55.69 km2
Altitude : 49 feet / 15 meters
Capital city : Kissimmee is capital of Osceola County
Establishment : January 01, 1881 (143 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 04:50:03 (21st November 2024)
Postal code : 34741
Density : 1,308 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 18.08% (2010-2020)
Seal of Kissimmee Florida seal image
Seal of Kissimmee Florida
Seal of Kissimmee Florida seal image
Seal of Kissimmee Florida seal image

Geography

Kissimmee is located at 28°18'17"N 81°25'0"W (28.3046800, -81.4166700).

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Demographics

The population of Kissimmee increased by 18.08% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 59,682 - census
2011 61,323 2.68% estimation process
2012 63,422 3.31% estimation process
2013 64,921 2.31% estimation process
2014 66,509 2.39% estimation process
2015 68,633 3.09% estimation process
2016 69,407 1.12% estimation process
2017 71,446 2.85% estimation process
2018 73,751 3.13% estimation process
2019 72,717 -1.42% estimation process
2020 72,858 0.19% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 12,109
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 11,218
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 7.9%
April 1, 2020 Population : 11,621
People under 5 years old, percentage : 4.3%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 17.1%
People over 65 (%) : 18.3%
Female persons, % : 50.1%
White only, percent : 87.2%
Black or African American alone, percent : 8.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.1%
Asians alone % : 2.7%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 1.7%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 1.7%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 85.8%
2015-2019 Veterans : 895
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 2.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 83.1%

Kissimmee zip code is 34741. County name: Osceola, County fips: 12097

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 83.1%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $300,600
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,763
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $575
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,374
2015-2019 Households : 4,706
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.56
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 91.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 3.5%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 94.9%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 76.6%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 47.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 8.6%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 9.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 68.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 66.8%
2012 total retail sales per capita : NA
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 23.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $81,674
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $40,803
Percentage of people living in poverty : 5.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : F
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : F
2010 population per square mile : NA
2010 land area in square miles : NA

Best Things to Do in Kissimmee

1 Fun Spot America Theme Parks

Rating: 4.5 (6214)

2850 Florida Plaza Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States ➦ Show Map

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Fun Spot America Theme Parks

2 Kissimmee Lakefront Park

Rating: 4.7 (5538)

201 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Kissimmee Lakefront Park

3 Main Gate Flea Market

Rating: 3.8 (4258)

5407 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States ➦ Show Map

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Main Gate Flea Market

4 Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

Rating: 4.7 (3144)

2001 E Southport Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +14073449550 🔗 Url

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

5 Give Kids The World Village

Rating: 4.9 (2777)

210 S Bass Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +14073961114 🔗 Url

Give Kids The World Village

Where ot Eat in Kissimmee

1 Old Town

Rating: 4.5 (26005)

5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +14073964888 🔗 Url

Old Town

2 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Events

Rating: 4.7 (10549)

4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746, United States ➦ Show Map

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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Events

3 Applebee's Grill + Bar

Rating: 3.7 (2071)

2060 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34743, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +14073482810 🔗 Url

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4 Outback Steakhouse

Rating: 4.2 (1742)

2701 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +14078912042 🔗 Url

Outback Steakhouse

5 AMF Kissimmee Lanes

Rating: 4.1 (1335)

4140 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States ➦ Show Map

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AMF Kissimmee Lanes

Where to Stay in Kissimmee

1 Westgate Town Center Resort

Rating: 4.3 (14089)

7700 Westgate Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +14073962500 🔗 Url

Westgate Town Center Resort

2 Westgate Vacation Villas Resort

Rating: 4.2 (11039)

7700 Westgate Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +14072390510 🔗 Url

Westgate Vacation Villas Resort

3 Vacation Village at Parkway

Rating: 4.2 (8259)

2975 Arabian Nights Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +14073969086 🔗 Url

Vacation Village at Parkway

4 Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway

Rating: 3.4 (4257)

7470 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States ➦ Show Map

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Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway

5 Flamingo Waterpark Resort

Rating: 3.5 (3530)

2261 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, United States ➦ Show Map

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Flamingo Waterpark Resort

Other Places in Kissimmee

1 Kissimmee City Hall

Rating: 4.5 (20)

101 Church St, Kissimmee, FL 34741 ➦ Show Map

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Kissimmee City Hall

2 Kissimmee Building Permits

Rating: 2.3 (6)

101 Church St #100, Kissimmee, FL 34741 ➦ Show Map

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3 Vocational Rehabilitation

Rating: 5 (2)

111 E Monument Ave UNIT 413, Kissimmee, FL 34741, United States ➦ Show Map

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People born in Kissimmee (26)

People born in Kissimmee, including professional wrestler Tanga Loa, actor Maulik Pancholy, racing driver Jonathan Summerton, .

List

  • Richard Young (actor) he was born in 24/12/1955
  • Keaton Grant (American basketball player) he was born in 08/12/1986
  • Tito Paul (American football player) he was born in 07/12/1972
  • Brent Fullwood (All-American college football player, professional football player, running back) he was born in 10/10/1963
  • Charles H. Bronson (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1949
  • Colt Terry (American army special forces instructor) he was born in 08/02/1929
  • Glenda Hood (American politician) she was born in 10/03/1950
  • Joe Nasco (American footballer) he was born in 18/06/1984
  • John Milton Bryan Simpson (American judge) he was born in 30/05/1903
  • Kristina Janolo (American model) she was born in 20/02/1987
  • Lee Nelson (American football player) he was born in 30/01/1954
  • Ralph McLaurin (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 23/05/1885
  • Momo Thomas (American football player) he was born in 14/04/1990
  • Brett Williams (American football player (born 1980)) he was born in 02/05/1980
  • Irlo Bronson, Sr. (American politician) he was born in 03/08/1900
  • Irlo Bronson, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 04/06/1936
  • Henry L. Reaves (American politician) he was born in 10/09/1919
  • Dewayne Douglas (American football player, coach (1931-2000)) he was born in 22/12/1931

Schools in Kissimmee

College & universities near Kissimmee, FL

Code Name City ZIP
451097 Academy of Career Training Kissimmee (FL) 34741
132879 Johnson University Florida Kissimmee (FL) 34744
427991 Osceola Technical College Kissimmee (FL) 34744
369400 Universal Technical Institute-Auto Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando Orlando (FL) 32837
446552 Southern Technical College Orlando (FL) 32809

Stations (14)

Amtrak & bus stations near Kissimmee, FL

Code Name Address Type
KIS Kissimmee 111 East Dakin Ave. RAIL
ORL Orlando Health/Amtrak 1400 Sligh Blvd. RAIL
WPK Winter Park 150 West Morse Blvd RAIL
WTH Winter Haven 1800 7th St SW RAIL
SFA Sanford 600 South Persimmon Avenue RAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Kissimmee

Post Office Name City ZIP
Oak Str Post Office Kissimmee (FL) 34741
Kissimm Post Office Kissimmee (FL) 34744
Buena Ventura Lak Post Office Kissimmee (FL) 34743
Kissimmee Carrier Annex Post Office Kissimmee (FL) 34746
South Creek Post Office Orlando (FL) 32837

Other cities in Osceola County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osceola County , FL.

City Name Population Title
Poinciana 69,439 A census-designated place (CDP) in Osceola County, Florida.
Saint Cloud 56,590 A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Celebration 7,427 Census-designated place in Osceola County, Florida, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Kissimmee distances to largest Florida cities