Kissimmee

63°F (17°C)

Sunny · H 74° L 58°

Population

81,4792024

Higher than communities in Florida

Household income

$53,7582024

Similar to communities in Florida

Home value

$304,4002024

Similar to communities in Florida

Unemployment

4.8%2026

Similar to communities in Florida

Violent crime

3852023

Similar to communities in Florida

Work from home

9.5%2024

Similar to communities in Florida

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Economic Development

Kissimmee reviews renewal agreements with small-business partners, hears impact numbers from Prospera and UCF programs

City economic development staff presented contract-renewal requests from Prospera, the Florida SBDC and UCF incubation programs; Prospera reported 117 Kissimmee clients last fiscal year and said the city's $20,000 annual contribution leverages broader support.

Kissimmee — Nov 3, 2026

Kissimmee swears in two firefighters and honors several KPD promotions

Nov 3, 2026

Calls to remove advisory board member fail after 2-2 tie on agenda motion

Nov 3, 2026

Commission debates process to fill vacant vice-mayor seat; city manager proposes application window and vetting

Nov 3, 2026

Disability advocate urges Kissimmee to adopt supported decision-making after guardianship fight

Nov 3, 2026

Waste Management

Osceola County launches 'Pumpkins with a Purpose' composting drive through Nov. 14

Nov 2, 2026

Sustainability

Osceola commissioners proclaim Oct. 26, 2026, World Sustainability Day

Nov 2, 2026

Infrastructure

Commissioners highlight local road projects, community events and urge residents to vote

Nov 2, 2026

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What stands out in Kissimmee

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Kissimmee with communities in Florida or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Kissimmee's residents in poverty was 20.4%; Polco's model expected 24.3%. It outperformed expectations.

2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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