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About Niceville

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 Fort Walton Beach–Crestview–Destin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 15,772 at the 2020 census. == 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. 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. == Geography == According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.3 square miles (29 km2), of which 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) is water. The exact coordinates for the City of Niceville is located at 30°30′58″N 86°28′18″W. === 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 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. === 2000 census === As of census of 2000, there were 11,684 people, 4,637 households, and 3,385 families living in the city.