Kissimmee, FL Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 71,104 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 32,352

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,141.

Poverty (breakdown): (16.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.7% for Black residents, 23.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 23.8% for other race residents, 28.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (3.9%), German (1.8%), Irish (1.6%), English (1.5%), Jamaican (1.3%), Italian (1.1%).

Zip Codes: 34741

Races:
      Hispanic - 35,170 - 58.9%
      White alone - 15,633 - 26.2%
      Black alone - 5,725 - 9.6%
      Asian alone - 1,925 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 847 - 1.4%
      Other race alone - 213 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 125 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 44 - 0.07%

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing Centers, Kissimmee, FL

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Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. provides Drug, Alcohol and DNA Testing at testing centers in Kissimmee, FL and the surrounding areas. To schedule a test call (800) 221-4291 or online 24/7. Testing is available for employers and individuals and most Kissimmee, FL drug testing centers are within minutes of your home or office. Same day service is available and no appointment is needed in most cases.

Drug, Alcohol, DNA Testing Methods And Services

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Testing purposes can include pre-employment, random, post-accident, court ordered probation, school programs and personal reasons. DOT and non-DOT drug and alcohol testing is available. Testing centers offer 5, 7, 9, 12 and 14 panel drug screenings and all drug tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified laboratory and all test results are verified by a licensed Medical Review Officer. Instant result testing is also available at most testing centers. Drug and Alcohol testing methods can include urine, hair, ETG, breath alcohol (BAC), blood and oral saliva. The detection period for drug and alcohol use is determined by the testing methods and the laboratory analysis utilized. Testing services are administered by trained and certified drug and alcohol testing technicians at all of our Kissimmee, FL Drug Testing Centers.

Mobile/On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing

We come to you! In addition to our testing centers in Kissimmee, FL and the surrounding areas, we also provide on-site drug and alcohol testing services utilizing our mobile/on-site unit for construction sites, hospitals, schools, roadside locations. When sending your employees to a drug testing center is not cost effective or a person cannot go to a testing center, our on-site mobile testing service may be a valuable option to consider. Please call us for additional information 800-221-4291.

DOT Testing and Services

Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing is provided at our Kissimmee, FL testing centers for FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG and all Federally Regulated employers who have safety sensitive employees covered by DOT 49, CFR Part 40. Additional DOT services available include: Consortium membership (random testing pool), Supervisor Training, DOT Physicals and DOT drug policy development. Accredited Drug Testing can provide all services which will ensure compliance with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

DNA Testing

DNA testing is provided for various purposes including paternity, child custody, immigration and other legal proceedings. The DNA test is 99.9% accurate and is a simple swabbing of the mouth process. All DNA tests are analyzed by certified AABB laboratories and can be utilized in any legal proceeding.

Testing Centers located throughout

820 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY 0.4 miles

820 N JOHN YOUNG PKWY
KISSIMMEE, FL 34741
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

700 W OAK ST 0.4 miles

700 W OAK ST
KISSIMMEE, FL 34741
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

1910 W OAK ST 0.5 miles

1910 W OAK ST
KISSIMMEE, FL 34741
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

413 W Oak St, 0.6 miles

413 W Oak St,
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Categories: Kissimmee FL

4320 W VINE ST 2.3 miles

4320 W VINE ST
KISSIMMEE, FL 34746
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

1325 E VINE ST 2.5 miles

1325 E VINE ST
KISSIMMEE, FL 34744
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

1192 CYPRESS GLEN CIRCLE 2.9 miles

1192 CYPRESS GLEN CIRCLE
KISSIMMEE, FL 34741
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

1414 E OSCEOLA PKWY 3.0 miles

1414 E OSCEOLA PKWY
KISSIMMEE, FL 34744
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

3313 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, STE B 3.2 miles

3313 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, STE B
KISSIMMEE, FL 34746
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

3010 HUNTERS CREEK BLVD 3.3 miles

3010 HUNTERS CREEK BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32837
Categories: ORLANDO FL

14050 Town Loop Blvd, Suite 105 3.9 miles

14050 Town Loop Blvd, Suite 105
Orlando, FL 32837
Categories: Orlando FL

2238 E Irlo Bronson Hwy, 4.0 miles

2238 E Irlo Bronson Hwy,
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Categories: Kissimmee FL

317-319 COMMERCE CTR DR 7.0 miles

317-319 COMMERCE CTR DR
SAINT CLOUD, FL 34769
Categories: SAINT CLOUD FL

12500 S APOPKA VINELAND RD 7.5 miles

12500 S APOPKA VINELAND RD
ORLANDO, FL 32836
Categories: ORLANDO FL

9500 SATELLITE BLVD STE 100 8.1 miles

9500 SATELLITE BLVD STE 100
ORLANDO, FL 32837
Categories: ORLANDO FL

9815 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL 8.1 miles

9815 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL
ORLANDO, FL 32837
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1530 Celebration Blvd., Suite 102 9.0 miles

1530 Celebration Blvd., Suite 102
Celebration, FL 34747
Categories: Celebration FL

9400 TURKEY LAKE RD 9.5 miles

9400 TURKEY LAKE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

7300 SANDLAKE COMMONS BLVD 205 9.5 miles

7300 SANDLAKE COMMONS BLVD 205
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8818 COMMODITY CIR STE 41 9.6 miles

8818 COMMODITY CIR STE 41
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8723 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 115 9.9 miles

8723 INTERNATIONAL DR STE 115
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8150 CHANCELLOR DR STE 130 10.1 miles

8150 CHANCELLOR DR STE 130
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2301 SAND LAKE RD 10.1 miles

2301 SAND LAKE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

7751 KINGSPOINTE PKWY STE 114 10.4 miles

7751 KINGSPOINTE PKWY STE 114
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

4551 PLEASANT HILL RD 10.5 miles

4551 PLEASANT HILL RD
KISSIMMEE, FL 34759
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

1941 LAZY OAKS LOOP 10.7 miles

1941 LAZY OAKS LOOP
SAINT CLOUD, FL 34771
Categories: SAINT CLOUD FL

7121 GRAND NATIONAL DR 10.9 miles

7121 GRAND NATIONAL DR
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1718 SAND LAKE RD C-106 11.0 miles

1718 SAND LAKE RD C-106
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

6220 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 518 11.3 miles

6220 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL STE 518
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1462 W OAK RIDGE RD 11.6 miles

1462 W OAK RIDGE RD
ORLANDO, FL 32809
Categories: ORLANDO FL

5728 MAJOR BLVD STE 207 12.2 miles

5728 MAJOR BLVD STE 207
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1485 LEGENDS BLVD 12.6 miles

1485 LEGENDS BLVD
CHAMPIONS GATE, FL 33896
Categories: CHAMPIONS GATE FL

6001 VINELAND RD STE 108 12.6 miles

6001 VINELAND RD STE 108
ORLANDO, FL 32819
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8201 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY 12.7 miles

8201 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY
KISSIMMEE, FL 34747
Categories: KISSIMMEE FL

4554 S KIRKMAN RD 13.4 miles

4554 S KIRKMAN RD
ORLANDO, FL 32811
Categories: ORLANDO FL

4401 S ORANGE AVE STE 110 13.5 miles

4401 S ORANGE AVE STE 110
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

5810 S SEMORAN BLVD 13.7 miles

5810 S SEMORAN BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32822
Categories: ORLANDO FL

Bldg 49635 - Rm 1219 13.8 miles

Bldg 49635 - Rm 1219
ORLANDO, FL 32899
Categories: ORLANDO FL

5575 S Semoran Blvd, Suite 501 13.9 miles

5575 S Semoran Blvd, Suite 501
Orlando, FL 32822
Categories: Orlando FL

3615 S ORANGE AVE 13.9 miles

3615 S ORANGE AVE
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

8014 CONROY WINDERMERE RD STE 104 13.9 miles

8014 CONROY WINDERMERE RD STE 104
ORLANDO, FL 32835
Categories: ORLANDO FL

5425 S SEMORAN BLVD 14.0 miles

5425 S SEMORAN BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32822
Categories: ORLANDO FL

701 E MICHIGAN ST 14.7 miles

701 E MICHIGAN ST
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

709 E MICHIGAN ST 14.7 miles

709 E MICHIGAN ST
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

813 E MICHIGAN ST 14.7 miles

813 E MICHIGAN ST
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2555 S KIRKMAN RD 14.8 miles

2555 S KIRKMAN RD
ORLANDO, FL 32811
Categories: ORLANDO FL

2323 S ORANGE AVE Ste A 14.8 miles

2323 S ORANGE AVE Ste A
ORLANDO, FL 32806
Categories: ORLANDO FL

6965 PIAZZA GRANDE AVE STE 405 15.2 miles

6965 PIAZZA GRANDE AVE STE 405
ORLANDO, FL 32835
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1603 S Hiawassee Rd, Suite 120 15.4 miles

1603 S Hiawassee Rd, Suite 120
Orlando, FL 32835
Categories: Orlando FL

2209 NORTH BLVD W STE B 16.6 miles

2209 NORTH BLVD W STE B
DAVENPORT, FL 33837
Categories: DAVENPORT FL

161 Webb Drive, Suite 300 17.1 miles

161 Webb Drive, Suite 300
Davenport, FL 33837
Categories: Davenport FL

509 S SEMORAN BLVD 17.3 miles

509 S SEMORAN BLVD
ORLANDO, FL 32807
Categories: ORLANDO FL

601 E COLONIAL DR 17.4 miles

601 E COLONIAL DR
ORLANDO, FL 32803
Categories: ORLANDO FL

630 N BUMBY AVE 17.6 miles

630 N BUMBY AVE
ORLANDO, FL 32803
Categories: ORLANDO FL

36 S SEMORAN BLVD STE B 17.8 miles

36 S SEMORAN BLVD STE B
ORLANDO, FL 32807
Categories: ORLANDO FL

483 N Semoran Blvd Suite 103 18.0 miles

483 N Semoran Blvd Suite 103
Winter Park, FL 32792
Categories: Winter Park FL

9580 W COLONIAL DR 18.2 miles

9580 W COLONIAL DR
OCOEE, FL 34761
Categories: OCOEE FL

2700 Old Winter Garden Rd 18.2 miles

2700 Old Winter Garden Rd
OCOEE, FL 34761
Categories: OCOEE FL

10131 W COLONIAL DR, Bldg. C, STE 8 18.4 miles

10131 W COLONIAL DR, Bldg. C, STE 8
OCOEE, FL 34761
Categories: OCOEE FL

2314 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL 18.5 miles

2314 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL
ORLANDO, FL 32804
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1151 BLACKWOOD AVE STE 160 18.5 miles

1151 BLACKWOOD AVE STE 160
OCOEE, FL 34761
Categories: OCOEE FL

324 E Par St.., Ste 100, 19.3 miles

324 E Par St.., Ste 100,
Orlando, FL 32804
Categories: Orlando FL

3005 DANIELS RD 19.7 miles

3005 DANIELS RD
WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787
Categories: WINTER GARDEN FL

2504 S ALAFAYA TRL, STE 160 20.2 miles

2504 S ALAFAYA TRL, STE 160
ORLANDO, FL 32828
Categories: ORLANDO FL

4780 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL 20.4 miles

4780 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL
ORLANDO, FL 32810
Categories: ORLANDO FL

1338 PLEASANT OAK LN 20.5 miles

1338 PLEASANT OAK LN
ORLANDO, FL 32804
Categories: ORLANDO FL

5021 EGGLESTON AVE STE A 20.7 miles

5021 EGGLESTON AVE STE A
ORLANDO, FL 32804
Categories: ORLANDO FL

611 N WYMORE RD STE 220 20.7 miles

611 N WYMORE RD STE 220
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

12265 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 135 20.8 miles

12265 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 135
ORLANDO, FL 32825
Categories: ORLANDO FL

501 N ORLANDO AVE STE 227 20.9 miles

501 N ORLANDO AVE STE 227
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

2540 LEE RD 20.9 miles

2540 LEE RD
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

1850 LEE RD STE 300 21.0 miles

1850 LEE RD STE 300
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

1850 LEE RD STE 216 21.0 miles

1850 LEE RD STE 216
WINTER PARK, FL 32789
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

250 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 135 21.3 miles

250 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 135
ORLANDO, FL 32828
Categories: ORLANDO FL

12301 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 118 21.3 miles

12301 LAKE UNDERHILL RD STE 118
ORLANDO, FL 32828
Categories: ORLANDO FL

4122 METRIC DR STE 800 21.7 miles

4122 METRIC DR STE 800
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

3099 ALOMA AVE 21.7 miles

3099 ALOMA AVE
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

11250 E COLONIAL DR 21.9 miles

11250 E COLONIAL DR
ORLANDO, FL 32817
Categories: ORLANDO FL

5931 Aloma Ave STE 100 22.0 miles

5931 Aloma Ave STE 100
Winter Park, FL 32792
Categories: Winter Park FL

11867 E COLONIAL DR 22.2 miles

11867 E COLONIAL DR
ORLANDO, FL 32826
Categories: ORLANDO FL

15701 STATE ROAD 50 STE 101 22.2 miles

15701 STATE ROAD 50 STE 101
CLERMONT, FL 34711
Categories: CLERMONT FL

2000 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 100 22.4 miles

2000 N Alafaya Trail, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32826
Categories: Orlando FL

7480 ALOMA AVE 22.5 miles

7480 ALOMA AVE
WINTER PARK, FL 32792
Categories: WINTER PARK FL

2200 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 900 22.5 miles

2200 N ALAFAYA TRL STE 900
ORLANDO, FL 32826
Categories: ORLANDO FL

7457 Aloma Ave STE 301 22.5 miles

7457 Aloma Ave STE 301
Winter Park, FL 32792
Categories: Winter Park FL

2105 Hartwood Marsh Road, Suite 6A 22.7 miles

2105 Hartwood Marsh Road, Suite 6A
Clermont, FL 34711
Categories: Clermont FL

901 N LAKE DESTINY RD STE 400 22.9 miles

901 N LAKE DESTINY RD STE 400
MAITLAND, FL 32751
Categories: MAITLAND FL

628 CAGAN VIEW RD STE 3 Ste 3 23.0 miles

628 CAGAN VIEW RD STE 3 Ste 3
CLERMONT, FL 34714
Categories: CLERMONT FL

28055 HWY 27 23.7 miles

28055 HWY 27
DUNDEE, FL 33838
Categories: DUNDEE FL

1511 E STATE ROAD 434 STE 2001 24.1 miles

1511 E STATE ROAD 434 STE 2001
WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708
Categories: WINTER SPRINGS FL

238 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 120 24.4 miles

238 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 120
CASSELBERRY, FL 32707
Categories: CASSELBERRY FL

270 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE 1004 24.4 miles

270 NORTHLAKE BLVD STE 1004
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701
Categories: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

440 W STATE ROAD 436 24.7 miles

440 W STATE ROAD 436
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714
Categories: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

In addition to our Drug, Alcohol and DNA testing centers located in Kissimmee, FL and the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing also has testing centers located in most cities throughout the State of . Call us today to find the closest testing center near you.

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Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of Drug, Alcohol, and DNA Testing

Drug, alcohol, and DNA testing are three distinct types of biomedical tests that serve important roles in healthcare, legal, employment, and personal settings. Each type of testing helps in making informed decisions, ensuring safety, and understanding genetic information. Here, we explore the purposes and applications of these tests in a consumer context.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and alcohol testing are commonly used to detect the presence of illicit substances or alcohol in an individual's system. These tests are crucial in various professional and legal scenarios to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

  • Drug Testing: Typically involves analyzing urine, blood, hair, or saliva to detect illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medications. Common in employment settings, particularly for positions involving public safety, and in compliance with legal requirements such as those enforced by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
  • Alcohol Testing: Measures blood alcohol content (BAC) through breath, blood, or urine tests. This is essential for enforcing drinking and driving laws, workplace policies, and in treatment programs for alcohol misuse.

DNA Testing

DNA testing involves analyzing a person's genetic material to gather information about ancestry, identify genetic disorders, establish family relationships, or aid in forensic investigations.

  1. Ancestry and Genealogy: Helps individuals trace family roots and understand ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Medical Testing: Identifies genetic predispositions to certain health conditions, aiding in early diagnosis and management of diseases.
  3. Paternity and Relationship Testing: Determines biological relationships, commonly used in paternity disputes and adoption cases.
  4. Forensic Testing: Assists in criminal investigations by identifying suspects or victims through genetic fingerprints.

Applications and Importance

These tests play pivotal roles in various sectors:

  • Healthcare: Drug and DNA testing contribute to diagnosing diseases, managing treatment plans, and preventive health care.
  • Legal and Forensic: Crucial in legal proceedings, including criminal justice, custody cases, and legal determinations of impairment.
  • Employment: Employers utilize drug and alcohol testing to ensure a safe and productive workplace, especially in industries where safety is paramount.

In summary, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing provide essential data that helps protect public safety, enforce laws, and uncover important personal and health information. Each type of testing is governed by specific standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and ethical handling of results.

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Local Area Info: Kissimmee, Florida

Kissimmee (/k??s?mi?/ ki-SIM-ee) is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 59,682. It is the county seat of Osceola County. It is a Principal City of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2010 population of 2,134,411.

This area was originally named Allendale, after Confederate Major J. H. Allen who operated the first cargo steamboat along the Kissimmee River – the Mary Belle. It was renamed Kissimmee when incorporated as a city in 1883. The etymology of the name Kissimmee is debated, apart from general agreement that it is Native American in origin. Its growth can be credited to Hamilton Disston of Philadelphia, who based his four-million acre (8,000 km2) drainage operation out of the small town. Disston had contracted with the financially wobbly state of Florida to drain its southern lands, for which he would own half of all he successfully drained. This deal made Disston the largest single landowner in the United States.

Disston's dredging and land speculation required a small steamboat industry to transport people and goods along the new waterway. The Kissimmee shipyard was responsible for building most of these large steamships, which were just one jump ahead of civilization—with Kissimmee as the jumping off point. Concurrently, the South Florida Railroad was growing and extended the end of its line from Sanford down to Kissimmee, making the town on Lake Tohopekaliga a transportation hub for Central Florida. On February 12, 1885, the Florida Legislature incorporated the Kissimmee City Street Railway.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 71,104 (100% urban, 0% rural).

Population (female): 32,352

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,141.

Poverty (breakdown): (16.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.7% for Black residents, 23.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 23.8% for other race residents, 28.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: American (3.9%), German (1.8%), Irish (1.6%), English (1.5%), Jamaican (1.3%), Italian (1.1%).

Zip Codes: 34741

Races:
      Hispanic - 35,170 - 58.9%
      White alone - 15,633 - 26.2%
      Black alone - 5,725 - 9.6%
      Asian alone - 1,925 - 3.2%
      Two or more races - 847 - 1.4%
      Other race alone - 213 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 125 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 44 - 0.07%

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