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Chipley, FL


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Chipley, Florida

Chipley, Florida, in Washington county, is 31 miles S of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 216 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. There are an estimated 3,592 people in the city.

The People and Families of Chipley

In Chipley, about 43% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Chipley isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Chipley has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chipley had a median family income of $28,792.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($6,500) in Chipley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Chipley Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Chipley is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Chipley is known in Florida for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Chipley, 94% of commuters drive to work. Chipley is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Chipley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Chipley Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Chipley Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Chipley Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Chipley Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Chipley, FL

Comparing Chipley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Affordability of Rents79
Housing Recently Built62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime26
Low Property Crime24

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