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Osceola County, Florida: Overview and Facts

Original title: Osceola County, Florida - Wikipedia
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This document establishes the official administrative and demographic profile of Osceola County, which informs regional planning, census reporting, and public service allocation for its 388,656 residents.

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Key Facts

  • Osceola County was founded on May 12, 1887.
  • The 2020 census recorded a population of 388,656.
  • The 2025 population estimate is 481,718.
  • The county seat is Kissimmee.
  • The total area is 1,506 square miles, consisting of 1,327 square miles of land and 178 square miles of water.
  • The county is 54.3% Hispanic, with a large Puerto Rican American population.
  • It is one of three Hispanic-majority counties in Florida and the 12th-largest majority-Hispanic county in the U.S.
  • The county is located within the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
  • The county is situated in the 9th Congressional District of Florida.
  • The name 'Osceola' is derived from the Native American leader Osceola, meaning 'Black Drink Cry'.

Summary

This document provides a general overview of Osceola County, Florida, including its history, geographic size, population statistics, and demographic makeup. It serves as a reference for the county's administrative details and foundational information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Osceola County seat located?
The is located in Kissimmee, Florida.
What is the demographic makeup of Osceola County?
As of the 2020 census, the county is 54.3% Hispanic.
When was Osceola County founded?
The county was created on May 12, 1887.

Why It Matters

This document establishes the official administrative and demographic profile of Osceola County, which informs regional planning, census reporting, and public service allocation for its 388,656 residents.

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locationKissimmee“The county seat of Osceola County.”Map →
personOsceola“Native American leader for whom the county is named.”Map →
locationOsceola County“The subject of the document.”Map →
locationFlorida“The state where the county is located.”Map →

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