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Chipley

Florida · 3,605 residents · 4.402 sq mi
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Chipley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,627. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,900. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,605
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,592 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
819 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 816 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−12%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Chipley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,627
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,372
+4%since 2000
from $12,842 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+74%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(2,407)
Black28.3%(1,017)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(52)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(1,980)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(2,398)
Black26.4%(951)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(106)
Asian1.1%(41)
Other1.7%(63)
Diversity Score59.2%(2,133)
Diversity Score
59
+7%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chipley, Florida?

Chipley, Florida has about 3,605 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chipley, Florida?

The typical household in Chipley, Florida earns about $22,627 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chipley, Florida expensive?

In Chipley, Florida, the median home is worth about $96,900, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Chipley, Florida?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chipley, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chipley, Florida?

About 35.3% of people in Chipley, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chipley, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Chipley, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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