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 $68,052 with a poverty rate of 24.45%. The median age in Chiefland is 38.4 years: 31.8 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chiefland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 66.31% |
| Black or African American | 607 | 29.21% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.24% |
| 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 | 856 | 2.41 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Non Family | 333 | 1.15 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Married | 273 | 3.21 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 209 | 2.86 | 10.5 | 89.5 |
| Male | 41 | 5.17 | 0 | 100 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
40.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 13.12% |
| Associates Degree | 203 | 14.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 105 | 7.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 54 | 3.91% |
| High School Graduate | 585 | 42.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 2.97% |
| Some College | 211 | 15.29% |
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 | 890 | 753 | 89 |
| Black | 414 | 359 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 29 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | $66,429 | $105,278 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,667 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,868 | $44,643 | $39,861 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,929 |
| Overall | $42,031 | $46,179 | $34,522 |
| Some College | $39,250 | $45,817 | $32,292 |
$42,031
Average Earnings
$46,179
Average Male
$34,522
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.18% of Chiefland residents speak only English, while 10.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,220 | 266 | 21.8% |
| Black | 589 | 190 | 32.26% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 46 | 26.44% |
| Multiple | 56 | 11 | 19.64% |
| Other | 5 | 5 | 100% |
24.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.7%
Male Poverty Rate
24.26%
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 Multiple, with 19.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.42% |
| Some College | 16.18% |
| High School | 14.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.88% |
| Male Employed | 3.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,054 | $63,146 |
| Households | $55,125 | $68,052 |
| Married Families | $77,072 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,019 | $69,084 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.2%
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
72
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 5.89% |
| Other Race | 5 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 6.1% |
| Black | 4 | 0.82% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 10.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
69.83%
Born in Chiefland
96.92%
Native Born
3.08%
Foreign Born
1.59%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
96.92% of Chiefland residents were born in the United States, with 69.83% having been born in Florida. 1.59% 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% |