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Niceville

Florida · 15,772 residents · 14.412 sq mi
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Niceville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,219. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,772
+35%since 2000
from 11,684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,094 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+2%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K15K17K1990201020202024Niceville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,219
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,685 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,052
+89%since 2000
from $20,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(11,922)
Black4.6%(721)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(1,281)
Asian3.5%(549)
Other4.4%(702)
Diversity Score46.2%(7,293)
Diversity Score
46
+70%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niceville, Florida?

Niceville, Florida has about 15,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niceville, Florida?

The typical household in Niceville, Florida earns about $82,219 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 $248,100, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Niceville, Florida?

About 37.0% 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 6.3% 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 5,265 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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