Chaires, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 588, Chaires's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Chaires is a small community located in Florida, within Leon County. The total population is 588. It ranks as the 843rd most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chaires is 50.5 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 13.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chaires is $167,569. This is 125% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 108% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.4%. This is 81% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Chaires, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $361,500. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Chaires is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chaires is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.3% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.7%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

27.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chaires, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.