Chipley, FL Demographics

A map of Chipley's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,086	2,255	56.6%	61.6%
Black	1,292	927	35.1%	25.3%
Multiracial	166	244	4.5%	6.7%
Hispanic	139	148	3.8%	4.0%
Asian	0	38	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	48	0.0%	1.3%

Chipley, Florida has an estimated population of 3,683, a less than 1% change from the 3,660 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% White, 35.1% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chipley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chipley is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Chipley, that probability was 55.0% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chipley is ranked the 551st 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). Chipley was ranked the 544th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chipley's White Population

2,086 residents of Chipley, or 56.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chipley is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Chipley ranks 560th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chipley's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Chipley's population has decreased from 61.6% to 56.6%.

Chipley is more White than neighboring Jacob City (2.6% White). Chipley is less White than neighboring Bonifay (71.8% White), Wausau (75.6% White), Alford (76% White), and Cottondale (77.3% White).

Chipley's Black Population

1,292 residents of Chipley, or 35.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chipley is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Chipley ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chipley's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.4%. Black residents' share of Chipley's population has increased from 25.3% to 35.1%.

Chipley is more Black than neighboring Bonifay (12.1% Black), Wausau (7.5% Black), Alford (0% Black), and Cottondale (13.6% Black). Chipley is less Black than neighboring Jacob City (87.8% Black).

Chipley's Asian Population

0 residents of Chipley, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chipley is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Chipley ranks 565th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chipley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chipley's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Chipley is less Asian than neighboring Bonifay (0.5% Asian), and Wausau (1.3% Asian).

Chipley's Hispanic Population

139 residents of Chipley, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chipley is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Chipley ranks 836th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chipley's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Chipley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Chipley is more Hispanic than neighboring Bonifay (2.7% Hispanic), and Jacob City (0% Hispanic). Chipley is less Hispanic than neighboring Wausau (6.9% Hispanic), Alford (17.8% Hispanic), and Cottondale (5.1% Hispanic).

Chipley's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Chipley, 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 Chipley is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Chipley ranks 112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chipley's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chipley's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Chipley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonifay (3.3% Native American/Other), and Jacob City (0.9% Native American/Other).

Chipley's Multiracial Population

166 residents of Chipley, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chipley is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Chipley ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chipley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Chipley's population has decreased from 6.7% to 4.5%.

Chipley is more Multiracial than neighboring Cottondale (4% Multiracial). Chipley is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonifay (9.5% Multiracial), Wausau (8.8% Multiracial), Alford (6.2% Multiracial), and Jacob City (8.7% 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.