Chiefland City, Florida
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1993 people, 796 households, and 511 families residing in the city. The population density was 509.5 people per square mile (196.72/km˛), making it the 161st least densely populated city in Florida. There were 931 housing units at an average density of 238.1 per square mile (91.93/km˛). The average household size was 2.45 persons, and the average family size was 3.05 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 20% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 34.2 years, the median age of male residents at 32 and the median age of female residents at 35.3. The racial makeup of the city was 60.36% White, 34.27% Black or African American, 0.65% American Indian, 1.66% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian, 2.31% from two or more races and 0.65% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $17331, making it the 14th lowest city by median household income in Florida. The median income for a family in the city was $23750, making its Florida's 34th lowest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $10676, it is 51st poorest city by per capita income in Florida. The median income is $14609, Males had a median income of $17137 versus $12063 for females.
In 2000, 557 pupils and students, of which 258 are male and 299 are female, 27.95% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 54 nursery or pri school, 36 kindergarten, 284 elementary school, 145 high school and 38 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1993 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1993 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1998 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1997 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2018 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2027 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2052 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2061 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2078 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2089 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2133 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 31 | 23 | 54 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| Elementary school | 132 | 152 | 284 |
| High school | 66 | 79 | 145 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 29 | 38 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefland city, Florida | $17331 | $23750 | $10676 |
| Levy County, Florida | $26959 | $30899 | $14746 |
| Florida, United States | $38819 | $45625 | $21557 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |