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Niceville, Florida

Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States, located near Eglin Air Force Base on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay.
Population 15,772

Top Events in Niceville History

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1868History
== History == When mail service began on July 21, 1868, the city was known as Boggy, and on November 5, 1910, the name was officially changed to Niceville.
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1915Culture
In 1915, Niceville became part of newly formed Okaloosa County after previously being in Walton County.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of census of 2000, there were 11,684 people, 4,637 households, and 3,385 families living in the city.
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2010History
=== Climate === == Demographics == === 2010 and 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,772 people, 5,454 households, and 4,153 families residing...

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Historical Timeline

1868History
== History == When mail service began on July 21, 1868, the city was known as Boggy, and on November 5, 1910, the name was officially changed to Niceville.
1915Culture
In 1915, Niceville became part of newly formed Okaloosa County after previously being in Walton County.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of census of 2000, there were 11,684 people, 4,637 households, and 3,385 families living in the city.
2010History
=== Climate === == Demographics == === 2010 and 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,772 people, 5,454 households, and 4,153 families residing...

Did You Know?

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Niceville is located in the state of Florida.
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Niceville has a population of 15,772 residents.
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The population was 15,772 at the 2020 census, up from 12,749 at the 2010 census.

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