Poinciana: Demographics & People
Poinciana is home to 75,068 people, in 24,626 households. Population grew 4.8% from 71,665 (2022) to 75,068 (2024). Median age 39.5 years. (3.1y younger than Florida). Children under 18 are 23% of the population. Population is 54% Hispanic or Latino and 24% Black. The community is highly diverse (Simpson index 0.63). 78% of households are family-led. County is gaining 16,057 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 31% adult obesity, 13% smoke.
- 3.0 people per household (vs Florida avg 2.6).
- 22% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Florida 35%).
- 80 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Florida 69).
Population & Trend
Population grew 4.8% from 71,665 (2022) to 75,068 (2024) — about 7.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~78,676 (extrapolated at 2.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 83,654.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 388,656 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 4.8% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 71,665 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 75,068 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 75,068 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Population Estimate | 83,654 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 39.5y is 0.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 23% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 39.5 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 75,068 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 17,224 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 15,469.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 26,204.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 16,171 |
| Population under 18 | 17,224 |
| Median age | 39.5 years (vs Florida 40.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 75,068 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.63 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as highly diverse.
| White residents | 25,528 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 16,952 |
| Asian residents | 733 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 40,819 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 63.1% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | highly diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 48.6% |
| Asian population | 1.4% (vs Florida 2.5%) |
| Black population | 24.5% (vs Florida 13.0%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 54.3% (vs Florida 23.4%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 15.5% (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). 21.7% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%. 22% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 18,348 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 23,665 |
| Share born in this state | 24.4% |
| Share born in another state | 75.6% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.5% |
| Foreign-born residents | 21.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 22.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 12,848 |
| From Europe | 621 |
| From Africa | 402 |
Households & Family Composition
24,626 households. Averaging 3.1 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 78% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 17,987 families, 23% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 16,986 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 17,987 |
| Married couples with children | 4,067 |
| Single-parent households | 721 |
| Average household size | 3.08 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 13.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 2,510 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 1,136 |
| Family households | 19,318 households (vs Florida 15,074) |
| Households that are families | 78.4% (vs Florida 64.6%) |
| Total households | 24,626 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. 8.8% 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) | 8.8% |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5,595 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.1% |
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. 52 residents live in group quarters (0.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 52 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 12097 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 12 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 097 |
| 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 | 12097 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Osceola County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 11,289 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 12097 |
| 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 | 2.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 75,068, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 75,068 people (vs Florida 58,838) |
| Town Summary · County | Osceola County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade