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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chelsea

Michigan · 4,398 residents · 3.616 sq mi
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Chelsea is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,132. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $160,200. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,398
+17%since 1990
from 3,772 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,216 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,043 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.8
+17%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Chelsea
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,132
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,608
+77%since 1990
from $15,556 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$160,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$681
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $475 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
33.5% rent
3.1
+31%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,741)
Black0.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(77)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,249)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian0.5%(21)
Diversity Score5%(220)
5
+146%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.6%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 31.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.0%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−31%since 1990
from 24.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chelsea, Michigan?

Chelsea, Michigan has about 4,398 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, Michigan?

The typical household in Chelsea, Michigan earns about $51,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelsea, Michigan expensive?

In Chelsea, Michigan, the median home is worth about $160,200, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Chelsea, Michigan?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Chelsea, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelsea, Michigan?

About 4.3% of people in Chelsea, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chelsea, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Chelsea, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 626 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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