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Niceville, Florida
City
Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
Location in Okaloosa County and the state of Florida
Country United States
State Florida
County Okaloosa
Area
 • Total11.3 sq mi (29.4 km2)
 • Land10.9 sq mi (28.3 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total11,684
 • Density1,034/sq mi (397.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
32578, 32588
Area code850
FIPS code12-48750Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0294621Template:GR

Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States, located close to Eglin Air Force Base on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay. "Originally named Boggy, mail service began July 21, 1868."[1] "On November 5, 1910 the name was changed from Boggy to Niceville."[2] "It was in Walton County until Okaloosa County was formed in 1915."[3]

The population was 11,684 at the 2000 census. The 2010 census population for Niceville, Florida is 12,749.[4]

Niceville is part of the Fort Walton Beach–Crestview–Destin Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival is held annually in Niceville.[5]

Geography

Niceville is located at 30°30′58″N 86°28′18″W / 30.516197°N 86.471791°W / 30.516197; -86.471791.Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5,032 km² (11.3 mi²). 10.9 square miles (28 km2) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) of it is water.

Demographics

As of censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 11,684 people, 4,637 households, and 3,385 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,069.8 inhabitants per square mile (413.1/km²). There were 4,907 housing units at an average density of 449.3 per square mile (173.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.25% White, 4.58% African American, 0.74% Native American, 3.20% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.71% of the population.

There were 4,637 households out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,685, and the median income for a family was $51,627. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $20,987 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,175. About 7.2% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

References

  1. ^ Law #16 The Acts and Resolutions Adopted by the Legislature of Florida
  2. ^ Post Office Records at Baker Block Museum
  3. ^ General Laws of Florida, Regular Session 1915 Chapter 6937 No. 131
  4. ^ [1]
  5. ^ http://www.mulletfestival.com
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