St. Cloud: Demographics & People
St. Cloud's population stands at 65,130 people, in 21,164 households. Population grew 5.1% from 61,963 (2022) to 65,130 (2024). Median age 36.0 years. (1.1y younger than Osceola County; 6.6y younger than Florida). Children under 18 are 26% of the population. Population is 52% Hispanic or Latino and 36% White (non-Hispanic). The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.57). 75% of households are family-led. County is gaining 16,057 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 31% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 3.1 people per household (vs Florida avg 2.6).
- 25% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Florida 35%).
Population & Trend
Population grew 5.1% from 61,963 (2022) to 65,130 (2024) — about 8.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~68,500 (extrapolated at 2.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 73,160.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 388,656 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 5.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 61,963 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 65,130 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 65,130 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Population Estimate | 73,160 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.0y is 2.9 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 26% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.0 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 26.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Population under 18 | 17,285 |
| Median age | 36.0 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 65,130 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.57 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 31,196 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 4,360 |
| Asian residents | 914 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 29,815 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 57.2% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 47.1% |
| Asian population | 1.5% (vs Florida 2.5%) |
| Black population | 4.8% (vs Florida 13.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 52.0% (vs Florida 23.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 36.3% (vs Florida 46.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 15.1% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%. 16% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 20,590 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 24,478 |
| Share born in this state | 31.6% |
| Share born in another state | 68.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 37.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 15.1% |
| Naturalized citizens | 15.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 7,594 |
| From Europe | 651 |
| From Asia | 6 |
| From Africa | 486 |
| From Latin America | 68 |
Households & Family Composition
21,164 households. Averaging 3.1 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 75% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 14,523 families, 31% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 16,681 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 14,523 |
| Married couples with children | 4,563 |
| Single-parent households | 697 |
| Average household size | 3.13 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 1,285 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 874 |
| Family households | 15,878 households (vs Florida 15,074) |
| Households that are families | 75.0% (vs Florida 64.6%) |
| Total households | 21,164 households (vs Florida 22,144) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 16,057 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 444,209 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 428,152 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 16,057 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 4,111 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 649 residents live in group quarters (1.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 649 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 12,097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 12 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 97 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Osceola |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 16.1% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 14.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.30 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 12,097 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Osceola County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 11,289 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 12,097 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Osceola County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 94.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 76.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 36.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 375,751 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 4.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 6 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 26.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 65,130, booming, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 65,130 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Town Summary · County | Osceola County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade