Osceola County, Florida
2 Courthouse Sq
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: (407) 343-3500
Fax: (407) 343-3699
www.osceola.org
In east-central FL, west of Melbourne; organized May 12, 1887 from Brevard and Orange counties. Name Origin: For Osceola (c. 1804-38), Seminole leader during the early years of the Second Seminole War (1835-42). Name is from Creekasi-yahola 'black drink cry,' and refers to a ceremonial drink made from leaves of the yaupon bush (Ilex vomitoria).
Area (sq mi): 1506.35 (land 1321.90; water 184.45). Pop per sq mi: 175.20.
Pop 2005: 231,578. State rank: 22. Pop change: 2000-20005 34.30%; 1990-2000 60.10%. Pop 2000: 172,493 (White 59.60%; Black or African American 7.40%; Hispanic or Latino 29.40%; Asian 2.20%; Other 13.30%). Foreign born: 14.00%. Median age: 34.60.
Income 2000: per capita $17,022; median household $38,214; Pop below poverty level: 11.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,112-$20,400.
Unemployment 2004: 4.80%. Change from 2000: 0.30%. Median travel time to work: 28.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 50.70%.
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: (407) 343-3500
Fax: (407) 343-3699
www.osceola.org
In east-central FL, west of Melbourne; organized May 12, 1887 from Brevard and Orange counties. Name Origin: For Osceola (c. 1804-38), Seminole leader during the early years of the Second Seminole War (1835-42). Name is from Creek
Area (sq mi): 1506.35 (land 1321.90; water 184.45). Pop per sq mi: 175.20.
Pop 2005: 231,578. State rank: 22. Pop change: 2000-20005 34.30%; 1990-2000 60.10%. Pop 2000: 172,493 (White 59.60%; Black or African American 7.40%; Hispanic or Latino 29.40%; Asian 2.20%; Other 13.30%). Foreign born: 14.00%. Median age: 34.60.
Income 2000: per capita $17,022; median household $38,214; Pop below poverty level: 11.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $20,112-$20,400.
Unemployment 2004: 4.80%. Change from 2000: 0.30%. Median travel time to work: 28.10 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 50.70%.
Cities with population over 10,000:
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Osceola County, Michigan
301 W Upton Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
Phone: (231) 832-3261
Fax: (231) 832-6149
www.osceola-county.org
In central MI, south of Cadillac; established as Unwattin County Apr 1, 1840; name changed Mar 8, 1843. Name Origin: For the Seminole chief (c. 1804-38) who led the second Seminole War against the U.S.
Area (sq mi): 573.10 (land 565.98; water 7.12). Pop per sq mi: 42.00.
Pop 2005: 23,750. State rank: 62. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.40%; 1990-2000 15.10%. Pop 2000: 23,197 (White 96.80%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 37.60.
Income 2000: per capita $15,632; median household $34,102; Pop below poverty level: 12.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,446-$20,947.
Unemployment 2004: 8.70%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 23.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.30%.
Reed City, MI 49677
Phone: (231) 832-3261
Fax: (231) 832-6149
www.osceola-county.org
In central MI, south of Cadillac; established as Unwattin County Apr 1, 1840; name changed Mar 8, 1843. Name Origin: For the Seminole chief (c. 1804-38) who led the second Seminole War against the U.S.
Area (sq mi): 573.10 (land 565.98; water 7.12). Pop per sq mi: 42.00.
Pop 2005: 23,750. State rank: 62. Pop change: 2000-20005 2.40%; 1990-2000 15.10%. Pop 2000: 23,197 (White 96.80%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.00%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.90%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 37.60.
Income 2000: per capita $15,632; median household $34,102; Pop below poverty level: 12.70%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $19,446-$20,947.
Unemployment 2004: 8.70%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 23.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 39.30%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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Osceola County, Iowa
300 7th St
Sibley, IA 51249
Phone: (712) 754-2241
Fax: (712) 754-3743
www.osceolacountyia.com
On the northwestern border of IA; established Jan 15, 1851 from Woodbury County. Name Origin: For Osceola (c. 1804-38), Seminole leader during the early years of the Second Seminole War (1835-37). Name, also spelledAshi Vaholo Yahola , means 'black drink hallower.'
Area (sq mi): 399.48 (land 398.77; water 0.71). Pop per sq mi: 16.80.
Pop 2005: 6,694. State rank: 94. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.40%; 1990-2000 -3.60%. Pop 2000: 7,003 (White 97.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $16,463; median household $34,274; Pop below poverty level: 7.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,784-$22,448.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: 1.00%. Median travel time to work: 15.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 32.20%.
Sibley, IA 51249
Phone: (712) 754-2241
Fax: (712) 754-3743
www.osceolacountyia.com
On the northwestern border of IA; established Jan 15, 1851 from Woodbury County. Name Origin: For Osceola (c. 1804-38), Seminole leader during the early years of the Second Seminole War (1835-37). Name, also spelled
Area (sq mi): 399.48 (land 398.77; water 0.71). Pop per sq mi: 16.80.
Pop 2005: 6,694. State rank: 94. Pop change: 2000-20005 -4.40%; 1990-2000 -3.60%. Pop 2000: 7,003 (White 97.30%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.60%). Foreign born: 1.20%. Median age: 39.70.
Income 2000: per capita $16,463; median household $34,274; Pop below poverty level: 7.00%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $22,784-$22,448.
Unemployment 2004: 4.10%. Change from 2000: 1.00%. Median travel time to work: 15.60 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 32.20%.
Cities with population over 10,000: None.
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