Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Niceville, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,544

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.2%12,780

Hispanic/Latino

7%1,163

Black

5.7%947

Two or More

4.8%786

Asian

4.1%684

Other

1.1%184

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%402

High School Diploma

19.9%2,297

Some College (<1 yr)

9%1,043

Some College (1+ yr)

13%1,503

Associate's Degree

12%1,380

Bachelor's Degree

19.2%2,214

Master's Degree

15%1,727

Professional Degree

2.8%327

Doctorate

1.5%176

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

38.5%

Graduate+

19.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$423,500

Median Renti

$1,749

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.6%4,533

Renter-Occupied

26.4%1,622

Total Units

6,784

Homeownership

73.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.5%68

$50K–$100K

0.9%40

$100K–$150K

1.3%58

$150K–$200K

5.4%245

$200K–$300K

19.8%899

$300K–$500K

35.3%1,602

$500K–$1M

29.9%1,356

$1M+

5.8%265

Rent Distribution

Under $500

119

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

151

$1,250–$1,500

201

$1,500–$2,000

471

$2,000+

552

Year Built

2020 or later

6.2%420

2010–2019

16.2%1,098

2000–2009

12.9%872

1990–1999

11.9%807

1980–1989

20.7%1,401

1970–1979

22.5%1,527

1960–1969

4%272

1950–1959

5.1%344

1940–1949

0.4%28

1939 or earlier

0.2%15

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.6%3,852

Utility Gas

36.5%2,247

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%26

Solar

0.3%21

No Fuel

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,409

Mean Household Incomei

$122,007

Per Capita Incomei

$45,001

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

7,908

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%218

$10K–$15K

2.5%152

$15K–$20K

2.5%152

$20K–$25K

1.2%73

$25K–$30K

1.8%109

$30K–$35K

4.3%263

$35K–$40K

3.7%226

$40K–$45K

2.4%150

$45K–$50K

2%121

$50K–$60K

3.2%194

$60K–$75K

9.4%576

$75K–$100K

13.1%804

$100K–$125K

13.7%843

$125K–$150K

7%430

$150K–$200K

12.5%772

$200K+

17.4%1,072

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

138

Residentsi

261

Avg. Tenant Renti

$616/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing111 homes97% occupied$628/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes74% occupied$569/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $102,409/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

53.9%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

29.8%

Low income$51K–$82K/yr

12.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $82K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

84.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

28.3% of subsidized households are minority

15.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,3378.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

220

United Kingdom

122

Canada

Korea

Germany

China

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,709

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,888

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,672(22.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured