Kissimmee, FL Demographics

A map of Kissimmee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	56,026	53,173	68.8%	67.1%
White	12,187	13,244	15.0%	16.7%
Black	7,587	7,061	9.3%	8.9%
Multiracial	2,555	1,995	3.1%	2.5%
Asian	2,511	2,803	3.1%	3.5%
Native American/Other	613	950	0.8%	1.2%

Kissimmee, Florida has an estimated population of 81,479, a slight increase from the 79,226 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.8% Hispanic, 15.0% White, 9.3% Black, 3.1% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kissimmee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kissimmee has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kissimmee, that probability was 51.2% in 2020 and 49.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kissimmee is ranked the 42nd most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kissimmee was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kissimmee's White Population

12,187 residents of Kissimmee, or 15.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kissimmee is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Kissimmee ranks 866th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kissimmee's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Kissimmee's population has decreased from 16.7% to 15.0%.

Kissimmee is more White than neighboring Buenaventura Lakes (10.2% White), and Meadow Woods (13.8% White). Kissimmee is less White than neighboring Campbell (42.9% White), Hunters Creek (27.6% White), and Southchase (27.3% White).

Kissimmee's Black Population

7,587 residents of Kissimmee, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kissimmee is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Kissimmee ranks 375th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kissimmee's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Black residents' share of Kissimmee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.3%.

Kissimmee is more Black than neighboring Campbell (4.7% Black), Hunters Creek (7% Black), and Southchase (8.6% Black). Kissimmee is less Black than neighboring Buenaventura Lakes (9.7% Black), and Meadow Woods (11.4% Black).

Kissimmee's Asian Population

2,511 residents of Kissimmee, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kissimmee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Kissimmee ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kissimmee's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.4%. Asian residents' share of Kissimmee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Kissimmee is more Asian than neighboring Campbell (2.3% Asian), and Buenaventura Lakes (3% Asian). Kissimmee is less Asian than neighboring Hunters Creek (8.5% Asian), Southchase (10% Asian), and Meadow Woods (5.8% Asian).

Kissimmee's Hispanic Population

56,026 residents of Kissimmee, or 68.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kissimmee is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kissimmee ranks 47th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kissimmee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kissimmee's population has increased from 67.1% to 68.8%.

Kissimmee is more Hispanic than neighboring Campbell (45.1% Hispanic), Hunters Creek (49.9% Hispanic), Southchase (46.7% Hispanic), and Meadow Woods (66.9% Hispanic). Kissimmee is less Hispanic than neighboring Buenaventura Lakes (75.1% Hispanic).

Kissimmee's Native American/Other Population

613 residents of Kissimmee, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kissimmee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kissimmee ranks 146th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kissimmee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kissimmee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Kissimmee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Campbell (0% Native American/Other), Buenaventura Lakes (0.4% Native American/Other), and Meadow Woods (0.3% Native American/Other). Kissimmee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hunters Creek (0.9% Native American/Other), and Southchase (2.1% Native American/Other).

Kissimmee's Multiracial Population

2,555 residents of Kissimmee, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kissimmee is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kissimmee ranks 722nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kissimmee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kissimmee's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.1%.

Kissimmee is more Multiracial than neighboring Buenaventura Lakes (1.5% Multiracial), and Meadow Woods (1.7% Multiracial). Kissimmee is less Multiracial than neighboring Campbell (5.1% Multiracial), Hunters Creek (6.1% Multiracial), and Southchase (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.