Chiefland is a very small city located in the state of Florida. With a population of 2,444 people and three associated neighborhoods, Chiefland is the 367th largest community in Florida.Unlike some cities, Chiefland isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Chiefland are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Chiefland is a city of sales and office workers, service providers, and transportation and shipping workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Chiefland who work in management occupations (15.92%), office and administrative support (14.51%), and sales jobs (13.66%). A relatively large number of people in Chiefland telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.87% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Chiefland is worth considering. In Chiefland, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 32.08 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. As is often the case in a small city, Chiefland doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of people in Chiefland with college degrees is quite a bit lower than the national average for cities and towns of 21.84%: just 11.82% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Chiefland in 2022 was $27,542, which is lower middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $110,168 for a family of four. However, Chiefland contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Chiefland is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Chiefland home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chiefland residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Chiefland include German, Scottish, English, Irish, and Dutch. The most common language spoken in Chiefland is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
