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Chiefland

Florida · 2,456 residents (2025 est.) · 6.755 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $167,700. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,909
−4%since 2000
from 1,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+21%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,456 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Chiefland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,542
+158%since 2000
from $10,676 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−7%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,700
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
60.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(1,168)
Black33.9%(676)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(55)
Asian1.7%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(1,273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(1,284)
Black26.2%(500)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(60)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,138)
Diversity Score
60
−7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.4%
+24.5 ptssince 2017
from 48.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chiefland, Florida?

Chiefland, Florida has about 1,909 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Chiefland, Florida expensive?

In Chiefland, Florida, the median home is worth about $167,700, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Chiefland, Florida?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chiefland, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chiefland, Florida?

About 25.5% of people in Chiefland, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chiefland, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Chiefland, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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