Overview of Okaloosa County, Florida
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This document provides baseline demographic and geographic data for Okaloosa County, which informs local planning, resource allocation, and administrative understanding for residents and officials.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Okaloosa County was established on September 7, 1915.
- The county seat is located in Crestview, Florida.
- The total area of the county is 1,082 square miles, with 930 square miles of land and 152 square miles of water.
- The 2020 census recorded a population of 211,668.
- The 2025 estimated population is 221,810.
- The county is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- The name 'Okaloosa' is derived from the Choctaw language, meaning 'black water'.
- The county is located in the Central Time Zone.
- The county is situated within Florida's 1st congressional district.
- Major military installations include Duke Field, Eglin AFB, and Hurlburt Field.
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Why It Matters
This document provides baseline demographic and geographic data for Okaloosa County, which informs local planning, resource allocation, and administrative understanding for residents and officials.
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Historical Origin
The county was formed in 1915 by partitioning parts of Santa Rosa and Walton counties.
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