Okaloosa County, Florida
Okaloosa County: County in Florida, United States of America
About
Okaloosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 180,822 and a population density of 65 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 212,820 inhabitants. Its county seat is Crestview. The county was created 109 years ago in 1915.
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Quick Facts about Okaloosa County
Population : | 212,820 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Florida (United States) |
Area : | 2802 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 14% |
Land as percent of area : | 86% |
Altitude : | 72 feet / 22 meters |
Capital : | Crestview |
Establishment : | June 06, 1915 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 20:14:35 (26th July 2024) |
Density : | 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 15.04% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Okaloosa County is located at 30°39'54"N 86°35'32"W (30.6650300, -86.5921800). It has 4 neighbors: Covington County, Escambia County, Santa Rosa County and Walton County.
Okaloosa County map
The largest city of Okaloosa County is Crestview with a population of 25,663. Other cities include, Fort Walton Beach population 22,396, Longwood population 16,876, Niceville population 16,217 and Destin population 14,284. See all Okaloosa County cities & populated places.
Okaloosa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Okaloosa County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Crestview | 25,663 | City in Florida, United States |
Fort Walton Beach | 22,396 | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States |
Longwood | 16,876 | City in Seminole County, Florida, United States |
Niceville | 16,217 | City in Florida |
Destin | 14,284 | City in Florida |
Lake Lorraine | 7,010 | Census-designated place in Okaloosa County, Florida |
Valparaiso | 5,848 | City in Florida |
Mary Esther | 4,462 | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States |
Shalimar | 841 | City in Florida, United States of America |
Laurel Hill | 633 | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America |
Cinco Bayou | 447 | City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County has 4 neighbours.
- Covington County county in Alabama, United States
- Escambia County county in Alabama, United States
- Santa Rosa County county in Florida, United States
- Walton County county in Florida, United States of America
- Crestview
Demographics
The population of Okaloosa County increased by 15.04% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 180,822 | - | census |
2011 | 183,102 | 1.25% | estimation process |
2012 | 189,762 | 3.51% | estimation process |
2013 | 192,688 | 1.52% | estimation process |
2014 | 194,615 | 0.99% | estimation process |
2015 | 197,748 | 1.58% | estimation process |
2016 | 200,071 | 1.16% | estimation process |
2017 | 203,478 | 1.67% | estimation process |
2018 | 206,934 | 1.67% | estimation process |
2019 | 210,738 | 1.81% | estimation process |
2020 | 212,820 | 0.98% | estimation process |
People born in Okaloosa County (2)
People born in Okaloosa County, including sprinter Houston McTear, civic activist and historic preservationist Sarah Brooks Pryor, .
List
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |