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Chiefland

Florida · 2,316 residents · 6.755 sq mi
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Chiefland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,161. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,100. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,316
+16%since 2000
from 1,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
343 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+2%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Chiefland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,161
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,331 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,456
+82%since 2000
from $10,676 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
53.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+46%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(1,331)
Black25.4%(588)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(188)
Asian2.5%(59)
Other4.8%(110)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,683)
Diversity Score
73
+14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.7%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chiefland, Florida?

Chiefland, Florida has about 2,316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chiefland, Florida?

The typical household in Chiefland, Florida earns about $26,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chiefland, Florida expensive?

In Chiefland, Florida, the median home is worth about $110,100, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Chiefland, Florida?

About 8.9% 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 32.9% of people in Chiefland, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chiefland, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Chiefland, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 399 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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