Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chiefland, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,909

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.3%1,284

Black

26.2%500

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%65

Two or More

3.1%60

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%119

High School Diploma

37.4%519

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%114

Some College (1+ yr)

8.6%119

Associate's Degree

10.3%143

Bachelor's Degree

8.6%119

Master's Degree

3.2%45

HS or Higher

84.9%

BA or Higher

11.8%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,700

Median Renti

$845

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.1%339

Renter-Occupied

60.9%529

Total Units

981

Homeownership

39.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%6

$50K–$100K

13.9%47

$100K–$150K

12.7%43

$150K–$200K

30.7%104

$200K–$300K

9.1%31

$300K–$500K

31.9%108

Rent Distribution

Under $500

116

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

215

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.6%16

2000–2009

5.6%55

1990–1999

14.8%145

1980–1989

12.6%124

1970–1979

28.8%283

1960–1969

11.9%117

1950–1959

13.8%135

1940–1949

4.4%43

1939 or earlier

6.4%63

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.7%831

No Fuel

1.8%16

Utility Gas

1.7%15

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

—

Mean Household Incomei

$56,831

Per Capita Incomei

$27,542

Poverty Ratei

25.2%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

779

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.8%85

$10K–$15K

15.9%138

$15K–$20K

2.2%19

$20K–$25K

2.9%25

$25K–$30K

4.8%42

$30K–$35K

6.8%59

$35K–$40K

8.4%73

$40K–$45K

0.9%8

$60K–$75K

14.4%125

$75K–$100K

18.1%157

$100K–$125K

9.7%84

$125K–$150K

3.6%31

$150K–$200K

0.9%8

$200K+

1.6%14

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

157

Residentsi

277

Avg. Tenant Renti

$350/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

75 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing55 homes91% occupied$360/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers48 homes51% occupied$369/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 854 homes96% occupied$323/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median

Extremely low income

66.9%

Very low income

24.2%

Low income

7.5%

Moderate / above

1.4%

Who Receives This Housing

81.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62.6% of subsidized households are minority

25.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

321.7%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

709

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

710

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.9%Insured

14.1%Uninsured