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 110 years ago in 1915.
County Snapshot
Okaloosa County at a glance
Okaloosa County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
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Open related pagesLargest city
CrestviewPopulation 25,663
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6650,-86.5922 |
| Altitude | 72 feet / 22 meters |
| Capital | Crestview |
| Establishment | June 13, 1915 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:01:31 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 76 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 15.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Okaloosa County
Official Website- 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, .
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|---|---|---|
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