Crestview, FL Demographics

A map of Crestview's Population by Race

Crestview, Florida has an estimated population of 28,773, an increase from the 27,134 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.8% White, 20.3% Black, 10.8% Hispanic, 7.8% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crestview, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crestview is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Crestview, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crestview is ranked the 151st most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Crestview was ranked the 146th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crestview's White Population

16,637 residents of Crestview, or 57.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crestview is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Crestview ranks 597th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestview's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Crestview's population has decreased from 58.8% to 57.8%.

Crestview is more White than neighboring Eglin AFB (46.9% White). Crestview is less White than neighboring Niceville (77.2% White), Laurel Hill (89.9% White), Harold (92.1% White), and Valparaiso (73.9% White).

Crestview's Black Population

5,846 residents of Crestview, or 20.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crestview is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Crestview ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestview's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Black residents' share of Crestview's population has increased from 18.1% to 20.3%.

Crestview is more Black than neighboring Niceville (5.7% Black), Laurel Hill (4.2% Black), Harold (0% Black), Valparaiso (8.1% Black), and Eglin AFB (8.2% Black).

Crestview's Asian Population

767 residents of Crestview, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crestview is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Crestview ranks 201st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestview's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Crestview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Crestview is more Asian than neighboring Laurel Hill (0% Asian), and Valparaiso (2.2% Asian). Crestview is less Asian than neighboring Niceville (4.1% Asian), Harold (4.3% Asian), and Eglin AFB (3.5% Asian).

Crestview's Hispanic Population

3,099 residents of Crestview, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crestview is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Crestview ranks 508th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestview's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Crestview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.8%.

Crestview is more Hispanic than neighboring Niceville (7% Hispanic), Laurel Hill (1.7% Hispanic), Harold (0% Hispanic), and Valparaiso (9.3% Hispanic). Crestview is less Hispanic than neighboring Eglin AFB (31.6% Hispanic).

Crestview's Native American/Other Population

183 residents of Crestview, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crestview is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Crestview ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestview's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crestview's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.6%.

Crestview is more Native American/Other than neighboring Laurel Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Valparaiso (0.2% Native American/Other). Crestview is less Native American/Other than neighboring Niceville (1.1% Native American/Other), Harold (2.4% Native American/Other), and Eglin AFB (2.2% Native American/Other).

Crestview's Multiracial Population

2,241 residents of Crestview, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crestview is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Crestview ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crestview's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Crestview's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.8%.

Crestview is more Multiracial than neighboring Niceville (4.8% Multiracial), Laurel Hill (4.2% Multiracial), Harold (1.1% Multiracial), Valparaiso (6.4% Multiracial), and Eglin AFB (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.