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Niceville

Florida · 17,948 residents (2025 est.) · 14.412 sq mi
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The short version

Niceville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,409. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $423,500. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 37% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,544
+42%since 2000
from 11,684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
−3%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,948 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Niceville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,409
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,685 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,001
+123%since 2000
from $20,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+13%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$423,500
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,749
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+84%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(9,941)
Black4.5%(529)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(434)
Asian3.2%(371)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(3,182)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(12,780)
Black5.7%(947)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,163)
Asian4.1%(684)
Other5.9%(970)
Diversity Score48.7%(8,063)
Diversity Score
49
+79%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+92%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niceville, Florida?

Niceville, Florida has about 16,544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niceville, Florida?

The typical household in Niceville, Florida earns about $102,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niceville, Florida expensive?

In Niceville, Florida, the median home is worth about $423,500, and the typical rent is about $1,749 a month.

How educated are people in Niceville, Florida?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Niceville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niceville, Florida?

About 10.3% of people in Niceville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niceville, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Niceville, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,037 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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