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The Poinciana CDP(1) had a population of 75,068 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Poinciana ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Florida. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Poinciana is located at latitude 28.1403 and longitude -81.4584 in Osceola County. The formal boundaries for the Poinciana Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 71.88 sq. miles and a water area of 1.05 sq. miles. Osceola County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Poinciana Census Designated Place are located in Osceola County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Polk County.
The Poinciana Census Designated Place has a U5 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also a census designated place with the same name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
Florida is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Poinciana Census Designated Place is located within Haines City CCD of Osceola County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,068 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,044 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 62 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,015 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,274 |
| Median Home Value | $290,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 28,586 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,019 (66.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 5,607 (19.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,960 (13.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 24,626 |
| Average Household Size | 3.05 |
| Family Households | 19,318 (78.4%) |
The table below compares Poinciana to the other 956 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Florida by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 49 | 95th |
| Population Density | # 598 | 38th |
| Median Household Income | # 541 | 44th |
| Per Capita Income | # 624 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 171 | 82nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Florida Census Data Comparison Tool.
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