Chiefland, FL Demographics

A map of Chiefland's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,284	1,331	67.3%	57.5%
Black	500	588	26.2%	25.4%
Hispanic	65	188	3.4%	8.1%
Multiracial	60	133	3.1%	5.7%
Asian	0	59	0.0%	2.5%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	0.7%

Chiefland, Florida has an estimated population of 1,909, a large decrease from the 2,316 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% White, 26.2% Black, 3.4% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chiefland, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chiefland has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chiefland, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 47.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chiefland is ranked the 691st most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chiefland was ranked the 646th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chiefland's White Population

1,284 residents of Chiefland, or 67.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chiefland is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Chiefland ranks 611th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chiefland's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Chiefland's population has increased from 57.5% to 67.3%.

Chiefland is more White than neighboring Trenton (65.8% White), and Otter Creek (40.8% White). Chiefland is less White than neighboring Manatee Road (93.4% White), Andrews (91.8% White), and Fanning Springs (89.7% White).

Chiefland's Black Population

500 residents of Chiefland, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chiefland is considerably higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Chiefland ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chiefland's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. Black residents' share of Chiefland's population has increased from 25.4% to 26.2%.

Chiefland is more Black than neighboring Manatee Road (4.5% Black), Andrews (0% Black), Fanning Springs (0% Black), and Trenton (6.9% Black). Chiefland is less Black than neighboring Otter Creek (34.5% Black).

Chiefland's Asian Population

0 residents of Chiefland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chiefland is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Chiefland ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chiefland's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chiefland's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Chiefland is less Asian than neighboring Manatee Road (0.7% Asian), Fanning Springs (3% Asian), and Trenton (0.7% Asian).

Chiefland's Hispanic Population

65 residents of Chiefland, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chiefland is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chiefland ranks 607th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chiefland's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Chiefland's population has decreased from 8.1% to 3.4%.

Chiefland is more Hispanic than neighboring Manatee Road (0.7% Hispanic), and Fanning Springs (2.3% Hispanic). Chiefland is less Hispanic than neighboring Andrews (4.5% Hispanic), Trenton (21.1% Hispanic), and Otter Creek (16.9% Hispanic).

Chiefland's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chiefland, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chiefland is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Chiefland ranks 495th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chiefland's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chiefland's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Chiefland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manatee Road (0.3% Native American/Other), and Trenton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Chiefland's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Chiefland, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chiefland is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chiefland ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chiefland's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Chiefland's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.1%.

Chiefland is more Multiracial than neighboring Manatee Road (0.5% Multiracial). Chiefland is less Multiracial than neighboring Andrews (3.8% Multiracial), Fanning Springs (5% Multiracial), Trenton (5.3% Multiracial), and Otter Creek (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.