Chiefland, Florida

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Chiefland is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,993 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 2,095. [link]

Geography

Chiefland is located at [29°28′54″N, 82°51′44″W] (29.481801, -82.862097).^{[Geographic references#1GR1]}

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.1 km² (3.9 mi²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census^{[Geographic references#2GR2]} of 2000, there were 1,993 people, 796 households, and 511 families residing in the city. The population density was 196.8/km² (509.5/mi²). There were 931 housing units at an average density of 91.9/km² (238.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 60.36% White, 34.27% African American, 0.65% Native American, 1.66% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.65% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.76% of the population.

There were 796 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,331, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,676. About 33.3% of families and 36.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.0% of those under age 18 and 24.4% of those age 65 or over.

External links

[Greater Chiefland Chamber of Commerce]
[Maps and aerial photos] Coordinates: [29.481801° -82.862097°]
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* Topographic map from [TopoZone]
* Aerial image or topographic map from [TerraServer-USA]
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