Niceville, FL Demographics

A map of Niceville's Population by Race

Niceville, Florida has an estimated population of 16,544, an increase from the 15,772 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 5.7% Black, 4.8% Multiracial, 4.1% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Niceville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Niceville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Niceville, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 39.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Niceville is ranked the 246th 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). Niceville was ranked the 244th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Niceville's White Population

12,780 residents of Niceville, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Niceville is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Niceville ranks 390th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niceville's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Niceville's population has increased from 75.6% to 77.2%.

Niceville is more White than neighboring Valparaiso (73.9% White), Eglin AFB (46.9% White), Lake Lorraine (71.7% White), and Shalimar (63.2% White). Niceville is less White than neighboring Destin (80.3% White).

Niceville's Black Population

947 residents of Niceville, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Niceville is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Niceville ranks 519th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niceville's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.3%. Black residents' share of Niceville's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.7%.

Niceville is more Black than neighboring Lake Lorraine (2.6% Black), and Destin (4.5% Black). Niceville is less Black than neighboring Valparaiso (8.1% Black), Eglin AFB (8.2% Black), and Shalimar (6.2% Black).

Niceville's Asian Population

684 residents of Niceville, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Niceville is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Niceville ranks 140th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niceville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Asian residents' share of Niceville's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.1%.

Niceville is more Asian than neighboring Valparaiso (2.2% Asian), Eglin AFB (3.5% Asian), Lake Lorraine (3.2% Asian), and Destin (1.1% Asian). Niceville is less Asian than neighboring Shalimar (4.9% Asian).

Niceville's Hispanic Population

1,163 residents of Niceville, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Niceville is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Niceville ranks 605th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niceville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Niceville's population has decreased from 8.1% to 7.0%.

Niceville is less Hispanic than neighboring Valparaiso (9.3% Hispanic), Eglin AFB (31.6% Hispanic), Lake Lorraine (16.9% Hispanic), Destin (7.8% Hispanic), and Shalimar (18.5% Hispanic).

Niceville's Native American/Other Population

184 residents of Niceville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Niceville is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Niceville ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niceville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Niceville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Niceville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Valparaiso (0.2% Native American/Other), and Destin (1% Native American/Other). Niceville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eglin AFB (2.2% Native American/Other), Lake Lorraine (2.2% Native American/Other), and Shalimar (1.2% Native American/Other).

Niceville's Multiracial Population

786 residents of Niceville, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Niceville is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Niceville ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Niceville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Niceville's population has decreased from 7.2% to 4.8%.

Niceville is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Lorraine (3.4% Multiracial). Niceville is less Multiracial than neighboring Valparaiso (6.4% Multiracial), Eglin AFB (7.7% Multiracial), Destin (5.1% Multiracial), and Shalimar (6% 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.