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Chelsea

Oklahoma · 1,620 residents · 1.777 sq mi
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Chelsea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,265. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 516 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $28,100. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,620
−24%vs 2000
vs 2,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.5
+5%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chelsea
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.8%(143)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 96.7%(109)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147%(113)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 197.9%(128)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.3%(119)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3412.8%(207)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4411%(179)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 548.9%(144)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 649.3%(150)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7410.2%(165)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 848.2%(133)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.9%(30)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,265
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,127 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,426
−35%vs 2000
vs $12,889 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
23.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$269
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $397 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.4% in 2000
30.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(1,376)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(19)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(1,289)
Black0.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.9%(323)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(51)
Ancestry
Irish14%(263)
German11.1%(209)
English6.1%(115)
American4%(76)
Scottish3.2%(60)
French1.2%(22)
Portuguese0.7%(13)
Italian0.6%(12)
Dutch0.6%(11)
Norwegian0.5%(10)
Welsh0.4%(8)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.2%(4)
Canadian0.1%(2)
Danish0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.9%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.4%(211)
Married49.3%(332)
Widowed3.1%(21)
Divorced16.2%(109)
Women 15+
Never married26%(212)
Married42.6%(348)
Widowed14.2%(116)
Divorced17.2%(140)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelsea, Oklahoma?

Chelsea, Oklahoma has about 1,620 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chelsea, Oklahoma earns about $15,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelsea, Oklahoma expensive?

In Chelsea, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $28,100, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Chelsea, Oklahoma?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chelsea, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelsea, Oklahoma?

About 23.7% of people in Chelsea, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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