Osceola County, FL population by race
The table below shows Osceola County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 195,489 | 49.65% |
| Black or African American | 42,932 | 10.90% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,497 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 10,794 | 2.74% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 242 | 0.06% |
| Some other race | 77,308 | 19.63% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 65,483 | 16.63% |
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Osceola County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Osceola County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Osceola County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Osceola County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 49.65% are white, 10.90% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.74% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 19.63% are some other race and 16.63% are multiracial.
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Osceola County, FL population by race.
The largest racial group in Osceola County is White with a population of 195,489 (49.65% of the total population).
Osceola County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Osceola County is White with a population of 195,489 (49.65% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 65,483 (16.63% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Osceola County, FL
By ethnicity, 220,780 (56.07% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 172,965 (43.93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Osceola County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 112,392 (64.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Osceola County, FL Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Osceola County's Non-Hispanic population.
Osceola County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 112,392 | 64.98% |
| Black or African American alone | 36,629 | 21.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 332 | 0.19% |
| Asian alone | 10,314 | 5.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 76 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 2,634 | 1.52% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 10,588 | 6.12% |
Among the Hispanic population in Osceola County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 116,930 (52.96% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Osceola County, FL Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Osceola County's Hispanic population.
Osceola County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 10,448 | 4.73% |
| Puerto Rican | 116,930 | 52.96% |
| Cuban | 12,000 | 5.44% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 81,402 | 36.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Osceola County, FL is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 56.07% of Osceola County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Osceola County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 116,930 (52.96% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Osceola County, FL have?
Osceola County, FL has 42,932 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 10.90% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Osceola County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Osceola County, FL?
With 56.07% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Osceola County.
That being said, with a 19.63% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Osceola County.
What is the majority race in Osceola County, FL?
With a population of 195,489 (49.65% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Osceola County.
Some other races are second largest race in Osceola County, with 19.63% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
