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Chaires

Florida · 588 residents · 2.268 sq mi
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Chaires is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,569. Population has declined 13% since 2023. Median home value is $361,500. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
588
−13%since 2023
from 676 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
259 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 298 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
27038449861172520202024Chaires
2024588
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,569
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $149,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,112
+13%since 2023
from $40,030 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.210
−17%since 2023
from 0.252 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $367,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−12%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(558)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(29)
Diversity Score37.8%(256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(490)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(28)
Diversity Score36.5%(214)
Diversity Score
36
−4%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
−1%since 2023
from 20.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Female
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chaires, Florida?

Chaires, Florida has about 588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chaires, Florida?

The typical household in Chaires, Florida earns about $167,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chaires, Florida expensive?

In Chaires, Florida, the median home is worth about $361,500.

How educated are people in Chaires, Florida?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chaires, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chaires, Florida?

About 2.4% of people in Chaires, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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