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Chelsea

Alabama · 10,183 residents · 33.003 sq mi
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Chelsea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,868. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,234 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $215,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 102% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,183
+245%since 2000
from 2,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
+245%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1195K9K13K18K1990201020202024Chelsea
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,868
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,747
+41%since 2000
from $24,717 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $179,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,841)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(24)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(131)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(8,919)
Black5.7%(581)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(325)
Asian2%(205)
Other0.7%(76)
Diversity Score27%(2,754)
Diversity Score
27
+510%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 20.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelsea, Alabama?

Chelsea, Alabama has about 10,183 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, Alabama?

The typical household in Chelsea, Alabama earns about $84,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelsea, Alabama expensive?

In Chelsea, Alabama, the median home is worth about $215,900, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Chelsea, Alabama?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chelsea, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelsea, Alabama?

About 3.3% of people in Chelsea, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chelsea, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Chelsea, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,597 residents, a change of about 542 percent over that period.

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