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Chelsea

Michigan · 5,467 residents · 3.616 sq mi
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Chelsea has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $234,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,467
+24%since 2000
from 4,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,512 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+11%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Chelsea
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,132 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,008
+70%since 2000
from $27,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,446
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+13%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(4,249)
Black0.7%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(220)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,940)
Black0.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(178)
Asian1.7%(93)
Other2.9%(161)
Diversity Score20.4%(1,117)
Diversity Score
20
+308%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
55.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelsea, Michigan?

Chelsea, Michigan has about 5,467 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, Michigan?

The typical household in Chelsea, Michigan earns about $66,250 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 $234,400, and the typical rent is about $1,446 a month.

How educated are people in Chelsea, Michigan?

About 50.3% 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 4.5% 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 1,695 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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