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Chelsea

Oklahoma · 1,991 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 $37,034. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,800. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
1,991
−7%since 2000
from 2,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,202 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+7%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Chelsea
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,034
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,127 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,623
+37%since 2000
from $12,889 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.6%(98)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(1,129)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(33)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other37.6%(748)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,251)
Diversity Score
63
+1276%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−55.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelsea, Oklahoma?

Chelsea, Oklahoma has about 1,991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Chelsea, Oklahoma earns about $37,034 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Chelsea, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% 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 27.3% of people in Chelsea, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chelsea, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Chelsea, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 371 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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