Chiefland is a city located in Levy County Florida. Chiefland has a 2024 population of 2,450. Chiefland is currently growing at a rate of 1.24% annually and its population has increased by 5.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,330 in 2020.
The average household income in Chiefland is $62,476 with a poverty rate of 27.67%. The median age in Chiefland is 37.3 years: 31.2 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chiefland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,256 | 62.3% |
| Black or African American | 652 | 32.34% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 2.98% |
| Asian | 43 | 2.13% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 811 | 2.47 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.24 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Married | 241 | 3.51 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 185 | 2.9 | 13 | 87 |
| Male | 37 | 5.05 | 0 | 100 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
42.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 156 | 11.86% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 14.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 6.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 4.56% |
| High School Graduate | 532 | 40.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 243 | 18.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 759 | 641 | 89 |
| Black | 461 | 403 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 51 | 30 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,500 | $100,172 | $63,929 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,649 | $36,591 | $36,786 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,333 | $0 | $32,708 |
| Overall | $36,788 | $43,073 | $34,792 |
| Some College | $35,972 | $42,992 | $35,069 |
$36,788
Average Earnings
$43,073
Average Male
$34,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.96% of Chiefland residents speak only English, while 16.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,003 | 255 | 25.42% |
| Black | 639 | 176 | 27.54% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 113 | 43.63% |
| Multiple | 60 | 17 | 28.33% |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 100% |
27.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.96%
Male Poverty Rate
26.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chiefland is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chiefland is White, with 25.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.17% |
| Some College | 13.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.77% |
| Male Employed | 9.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,131 | $59,286 |
| Households | $38,536 | $62,476 |
| Married Families | $71,480 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,621 | $60,024 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 8.65% |
| Black | 32 | 6.27% |
| Other Race | 5 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.34%
Born in Chiefland
96.03%
Native Born
3.97%
Foreign Born
2.58%
Non Citizen
1.39%
Naturalized
96.03% of Chiefland residents were born in the United States, with 64.34% having been born in Florida. 2.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,600 | 30 | 1.17% |
| 2028 | 2,570 | 30 | 1.18% |
| 2027 | 2,540 | 30 | 1.2% |
| 2026 | 2,510 | 30 | 1.21% |
| 2025 | 2,480 | 30 | 1.22% |
| 2024 | 2,450 | 30 | 1.24% |
| 2023 | 2,420 | 38 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 2,382 | 23 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 2,359 | 29 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 2,330 | 144 | 6.59% |
| 2019 | 2,186 | 19 | 0.88% |
| 2018 | 2,167 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 2,161 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 2,155 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 2,150 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,140 | -16 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 2,156 | -29 | -1.33% |
| 2012 | 2,185 | -11 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,196 | -30 | -1.35% |
| 2010 | 2,226 | 0 | 0% |