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Niceville is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States, located in close proximity to Eglin Air Force Base. It was previously named Boggy Bayou, but the name was changed to attract more tourists. The Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival is still held annually (Mullet is a kind of fish, not just a hair style). The population was 11,684 at the 2000 census. The 2005 population estimate for Niceville, Florida is 12,582. Mayor Randall Wise has held the post since 1971.
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Niceville Education
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Bluewater Elementary
Edge Elementary
Plew Elementary
C.W. Ruckel Middle School
Lewis Middle School
Niceville High School
Okaloosa-Walton Collegiate High School
Okaloosa-Walton College
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Niceville Lifestyle
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As of censusGR2 of 2000, there were 11,684 people, 4,637 households, and 3,385 families residing in the city. The population density was 413.1/km² (1,069.8/mi²). There were 4,907 housing units at an average density of 173.5/km² (449.3/mi²). 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 the population.
There were 4,637 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,685, and the median income for a family was $51,627. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $20,987 for females. The per capita income for 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.
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Niceville News
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Search for "Niceville FL" - Sign a virtual guestbook for Deputy Anthony Forgione's family - Northwest Florida Daily News
| Anthony Forgione, born August 21, 1974 in Fort Lauderdale, FL went to be with our heavenly Father on July 22, 2008 while in the line of duty as a Deputy for the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Department. |
- Plans for privatized housing taking shape at Eglin, Hurlburt - Northwest Florida Daily News
| Privatized military family housing will likely be built within the gates of Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field. |
- Mervin John Arnold June 27, 1923 - July 13, 2008 - The Torrington Telegram
| Mervin John Arnold died July 13, 2008 at his retirement home in Niceville, Fla., after a long and courageous battle with cancer. |
- Obituaries for 07/14/2008 - Montgomery Advertiser
| GILMORE, Mark Jr., age 68, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama expired Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in a local hospital. |
- Obituaries for 07/13/2008 - Montgomery Advertiser
| GILMORE, Mark Jr., age 68, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama expired Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in a local hospital. |
- The Bachelor: Meet the Season 12 Bachelorettes - Reality TV Magazine
| Writing by Jennifer_Brown on Wednesday, 12 March, 2008 at 2:57 pm If past Bachelorettes are any indication, we already know that the season 12 batch of single ladies vying for Londoner Matt Grant's heart will ... |
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Niceville Weather
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Warm, subtropical weather lasts almost nine months out of the year. The annual precipitation ranges from 25 to 60 inches. Year-round, the average temperatures run:
Jan - Mar: 60-69 High and 42-51 Low
Apr - Jun: 76-88 High and 58-72 Low
Jul - Sep: 86-89 High and 70-77 Low
Oct - Dec: 63-79 High and 44-69 Low
The area gets only 50 to 60 days of annual precipitation or more rainfall. There are few days without sunshine which allows year-round outdoor activities.
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