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Niceville, FL vs Lake Jackson, TX

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- Lake Jackson is 0% more densely populated than Niceville.
- People are 4.0% less likely to be married in Lake Jackson.
- The Median Age is 4.1 years younger in Lake Jackson.
 Niceville, FLLake Jackson, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,008329,725,481
 Female Population51.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.1%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.838.4
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 Population - 201012,972  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock26,386285,036,114
 Population - 199010,507  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now54.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,419.493.4
 Land Area13.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Niceville, FLLake Jackson, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock8.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3411.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
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 Race
 Niceville, FLLake Jackson, TXUnited States
 White81.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.7%12.2%
 Asian2.8%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock29.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Niceville, FLLake Jackson, TXUnited States
 Married Population57.7%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock54.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.3%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock44.6%50.2%
 Never Married26.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock8.8%10.8%
 Widowed5.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households5,618  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,05080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,480  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock15.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children5.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Niceville    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I love living on the Emerald Coast! I love the slight changes in seasons, love the sound of our air force representing our freedom flying overhead, love the snow white  More

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Over 11 years ago

Small growing town in panhandle of Florida. Close to Eglin and Hurlburt Air Force Bases. Excellent Schools, College, Beaches, Fishing and Nice Folks!! Housing prices  More

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Situated about 10-14 miles from the Gulf Of Mexico through either Fort Walton Beach to the south/south west or Destin to the south/south east. Niceville is a vibrant,  More

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Reviews for Lake Jackson    2 Reviews

Lake Jackson is a really nice place to raise a family. The schools are great in this part of the Brazosport area school district. The town has a lot of white collar  More

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Lake Jackson is an okayish place to grow up, but it is absolutely deadly for an adult. There's nothing there except chemical companies, cattle, and prison farms.   More

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