Chipley is a city located in Washington County Florida. Chipley has a 2024 population of 3,734. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Chipley is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,670 in 2020.
The average household income in Chipley is $51,595 with a poverty rate of 23.61%. The median age in Chipley is 32.9 years: 28.3 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chipley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,291 | 62.87% |
| Black or African American | 815 | 22.37% |
| Other race | 365 | 10.02% |
| Two or more races | 173 | 4.75% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,375 | 2.52 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Non Family | 540 | 1.1 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 497 | 3.65 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 334 | 3.13 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 4 | 1.75 | 0 | 100 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 271 | 11.77% |
| Associates Degree | 151 | 6.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 221 | 9.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 7.25% |
| High School Graduate | 837 | 36.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 224 | 9.73% |
| Some College | 431 | 18.72% |
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 | 1,435 | 1,253 | 282 |
| Black | 543 | 372 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 250 | 110 | 44 |
| Other Race | 140 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 99 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,292 | $60,577 | $45,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,776 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,877 | $38,571 | $20,985 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,285 | $0 | $23,429 |
| Overall | $28,766 | $43,295 | $24,529 |
| Some College | $39,028 | $44,676 | $35,321 |
$28,766
Average Earnings
$43,295
Average Male
$24,529
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.76% of Chipley residents speak only English, while 16.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,051 | 632 | 30.81% |
| Black | 788 | 185 | 23.48% |
23.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.42%
Male Poverty Rate
23.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chipley is White, with 30.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chipley is Black, with 23.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.3% |
| Some College | 13.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.54% |
| Male Employed | 2.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,750 | $64,552 |
| Households | $35,469 | $51,595 |
| Married Families | $80,757 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,000 | $30,599 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
148
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 6.04% |
| Black | 39 | 7.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
64.76%
Born in Chipley
91.05%
Native Born
8.95%
Foreign Born
8.56%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
91.05% of Chipley residents were born in the United States, with 64.76% having been born in Florida. 8.56% 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 | 3,814 | 16 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 3,798 | 16 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 3,782 | 16 | 0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,766 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 3,750 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 3,734 | 16 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 3,718 | 17 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 3,701 | 36 | 0.98% |
| 2021 | 3,665 | -5 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 3,670 | 18 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 3,652 | 88 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 3,564 | 45 | 1.28% |
| 2017 | 3,519 | 12 | 0.34% |
| 2016 | 3,507 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 3,499 | 36 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 3,463 | -52 | -1.48% |
| 2013 | 3,515 | -34 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 3,549 | -45 | -1.25% |
| 2011 | 3,594 | -11 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 3,605 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,592 | -274 | -7.09% |
| 1990 | 3,866 | 536 | 16.1% |
| 1980 | 3,330 | -17 | -0.51% |
| 1970 | 3,347 | 188 | 5.95% |
| 1960 | 3,159 | 200 | 6.76% |
| 1950 | 2,959 | -855 | -22.42% |