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20-586: Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida , United States, located near Eglin Air Force Base on Boggy Bayou that opens into Choctawhatchee Bay . It is part of the Crestview – Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The population was 15,772 at the 2020 census, up from 12,749 at the 2010 census. When mail service began on July 21, 1868, the city

40-444: A "suppressed weapon" and believed that he had been shot: "I felt an impact on my right side, like upper torso area … I feel the impact. My legs just give out." The Sheriff's Office's stated that while Roberts' shooting was reasonable, Hernandez's shooting was "not objectively reasonable", but "we do believe [Hernandez] felt his life was in immediate peril". In May 2024, an Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy fatally shot Roger Fortson ,

60-536: A United States Air Force member, in Fortson's home in Fort Walton Beach. According to body camera footage, when the deputy visited an apartment, Fortson opened the apartment door holding a gun in his right hand, with the gun held by his side and pointed downwards. As the door opened, the deputy told Fortson to "step back" and immediately shot Fortson. Fortson falls to the floor, and it is only then that

80-491: A total area of 11.3 square miles (29 km), of which 10.9 square miles (28 km) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km) is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 15,772 people, 5,454 households, and 4,153 families residing in the city. As of the 2010 United States census , there were 12,749 people, 5,245 households, and 3,933 families residing in the city. As of census of 2000, there were 11,684 people, 4,637 households, and 3,385 families living in

100-618: Is a county located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Florida , extending from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line. As of the 2020 census, the population was 211,668. Its county seat is Crestview . Okaloosa County is included in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area . Okaloosa County was created by an act passed on September 7, 1915, formed from

120-510: Is land and 152 square miles (390 km ) (14.0%) is water. Fort Walton Beach and three United States Air Force bases, ( Duke Field in the North and Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field are in the south). As of the 2020 United States census , there were 211,668 people, 79,235 households, and 51,719 families residing in the county. As of 2015, there were 198,664 people and 95,494 households. As of

140-716: Is served by the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative. Formed in October 1997, the Cooperative originally included the county and the cities of Crestview, Mary Esther, and Niceville. The cities of Fort Walton Beach, Valparaiso, and Destin all joined the Cooperative by the year 2000. The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative is governed by an independent, inter-governmental agency with seven members. Emerald Coast Rider (formerly Okaloosa County Transit ) operates bus services in

160-458: The age distribution was 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% 65 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. In 2000, the median household income was $ 45,685 and the median family income was $ 51,627. Males had a median income of $ 34,583 versus $ 20,987 for females. The per capita income for

180-451: The census of 2010,the population density was 194.4 people per square mile (75.1 people/km ). As of 2015, there were 95,494 households. Within the 2010 census, 33.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 10.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.50% had someone living alone who

200-547: 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. The Boggy Fest, previously known as the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival, was held annually in Niceville. [REDACTED] Media related to Niceville, Florida at Wikimedia Commons Okaloosa County, Florida Okaloosa County

220-411: The city. The population density was 1,069.8 inhabitants per square mile (413.1/km). There were 4,907 housing units at an average density of 449.3 per square mile (173.5/km). 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

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240-550: The county in 2004 with 78% of the popular vote and in 2008 the Republican candidate John McCain polled 72%. Mitt Romney won the county in 2012 with 73.80% (70,168) of the popular vote, and Donald Trump won 70.42% (71,893) in 2016. In 2020, Donald Trump won 68.25% of the vote. Chatot Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include

260-530: The county. In November 2023 in Fort Walton Beach , Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputy Jesse Hernandez and sergeant Beth Roberts shot multiple times at Hernandez's police car, where a handcuffed and unarmed black suspect had been placed there by police, according to investigators. The suspect was not injured by the shootings. Hernandez in December 2023 resigned from the department. In February 2024, it

280-692: The deputy tells Fortson: "Drop the gun!" Later in May 2024, a Florida woman sued the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, claiming that on two occasions, once in August 2019 and once in May 2020, they forced her to leave her home while she remained naked during the execution of search warrants, exposing her to law enforcement officers and the public. Okaloosa County is one of the most conservative counties in Florida. Incumbent George W. Bush won

300-634: The eastern ranges of Santa Rosa County and the western ranges of Walton County . Okaloosa means "black water" ( oka means "water" and lusa means "black") in the Choctaw language . The name may have come from the related language spoken by the Chatot and other peoples of the Florida Panhandle. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,082 square miles (2,800 km ), of which 930 square miles (2,400 km )

320-801: The median income for a household in the county was $ 55,880. The per capita income for the county was $ 28,902. 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line . The county's public schools come under the Okaloosa County School District . Northwest Florida State College serves over 10,000 residents of Okaloosa County annually for bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and certificates. The college maintains four campuses in Okaloosa County: Niceville, Crestview, Ft. Walton Beach, and Hurlburt Field, and one campus in Walton County, FL. Okaloosa County

340-400: The population. Of the 4,637 households in 2000, 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 households were one person and 7.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.89. In 2000,

360-461: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94. According to the 2010 census, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 31.10% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 102.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.50 males. In 2015,

380-399: Was announced that an internal investigation by the Okaloosa County Sheriff's office concluded that Hernandez began shooting after hearing the sound of an acorn bouncing off his police car, then Roberts began shooting after hearing Hernandez shooting and screaming, with Hernandez at one point shouting: "I'm hit! I'm hit!". Hernandez had told investigators that he thought he heard a gunshot from

400-489: Was known as Boggy, and on November 5, 1910, the name was officially changed to Niceville. The name Niceville was selected by the postmaster's daughter. In 1915, Niceville became part of newly formed Okaloosa County after previously being in Walton County. It is a twin city along with Valparaiso , which borders it on the west side of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has

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