Population 12,221 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chipley
Household size in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Chipley run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.59 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Chipley are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Florida as a whole, where the median age is 43.5. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 41.5, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Chipley than nationally: 14.0%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.1 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chipley
Renters in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Chipley is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 58.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Chipley: 16.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Chipley are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in Florida overall, where the median home dates to 1989. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $592 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $584 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $753 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $959 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$366 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chipley costs $959 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $366 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chipley
Bachelor's degrees in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chipley: 15.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Chipley has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Florida cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Chipley have finished high school as nationally: 88.3%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Florida overall (90.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.1 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chipley
| Period | Chipley | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Chipley runs below the national rate: 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chipley compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipley | 2.51 | 40.8 | 14.0% | 23.1% | 16.7% | 1985 | $959 | 15.3% | 88.3% | 3.6% |
| Bradford | 2.48 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 15.6% | 16.3% | 1994 | $1,109 | 10.8% | 91.2% | 6.4% |
| Whitehead Crossroads | 2.45 | 43.8 | 6.0% | 19.4% | 17.0% | 1985 | $1,289 | 5.9% | 86.5% | 6.6% |
| Alford | 2.09 | 53.3 | 12.1% | 10.1% | 23.4% | 1988 | $824 | 13.7% | 84.9% | 4.5% |
| Cottondale | 2.53 | 44.1 | 13.9% | 21.3% | 19.4% | 1985 | $1,084 | 13.5% | 86.6% | 5.0% |
| Bonifay | 2.81 | 43.7 | 12.5% | 27.7% | 18.9% | 1981 | $862 | 10.9% | 86.4% | 6.4% |
| Kynesville | 2.47 | 44.4 | 19.3% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 1988 | $1,039 | 11.8% | 86.3% | 7.1% |
| Izagora | 2.11 | 38.2 | 29.8% | 25.8% | 15.4% | 1988 | $725 | 4.7% | 85.2% | 6.2% |
| Caryville | 2.31 | 40.4 | 16.0% | 21.6% | 17.8% | 1986 | $936 | 6.9% | 85.4% | 6.0% |
| Jacob City | 2.28 | 50.3 | 8.9% | 22.2% | 15.5% | 1981 | $1,204 | 11.1% | 86.5% | 1.9% |
| Noma | 2.88 | 39.4 | 8.7% | 23.1% | 20.3% | 1985 | $859 | 10.0% | 84.2% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chipley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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