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Chelsea

Iowa · 267 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Chelsea has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,708. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,700. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−7%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.8
−7%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1662312963614261990201020202024Chelsea
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,647
+30%since 2000
from $13,608 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade30.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
4.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+4%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(193)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(90)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(158)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.6%(151)
Diversity Score
57
+2%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
41.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
31.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelsea, Iowa?

Chelsea, Iowa has about 267 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, Iowa?

The typical household in Chelsea, Iowa earns about $42,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelsea, Iowa expensive?

In Chelsea, Iowa, the median home is worth about $44,700.

How educated are people in Chelsea, Iowa?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chelsea, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelsea, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Chelsea, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chelsea, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Chelsea, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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