Florida

Okaloosa

211,668
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Okaloosa

Okaloosa, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 9,360. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 211,668.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Fort Walton Culture Coastal Conflict – Okaloosa, and 9 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020211,668
2010180,822
2000170,498
1990143,776
1980109,920
197088,187
196061,175
195027,533
194012,900
19309,897
19209,360
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Okaloosa

Military engagements that took place in Okaloosa, Florida.

Fort Walton Culture Coastal Conflict – Okaloosa
1350

Historic places in Okaloosa

National Register of Historic Places listings in Okaloosa, Florida.

McKinley Climatic Laboratory
Fort Walton Beach
Operation Crossbow Site
Eglin Air Force Base
World War II JB-2 Launch Site
Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Mound
Fort Walton Beach
Gulfview Hotel Historic District
Fort Walton Beach
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Frequently asked about Okaloosa

When does Okaloosa first appear in the US census?
Okaloosa, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 9,360.
What is the population of Okaloosa?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Okaloosa had a recorded population of 211,668.
Were any battles fought in Okaloosa?
1 documented military engagement took place in Okaloosa, including Fort Walton Culture Coastal Conflict – Okaloosa.
How many historic places are in Okaloosa?
9 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Okaloosa, Florida.
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