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Chelsea

South Dakota · 19 residents (2025 est.) · 0.317 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
+85%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+43%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
14294357721990201020202024Chelsea
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$72,887
+705%since 2000
from $9,056 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
−3%since 2010
from 0.520 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
9.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.7%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
21.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chelsea, South Dakota?

Chelsea, South Dakota has about 61 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Chelsea, South Dakota?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chelsea, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelsea, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Chelsea, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chelsea, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chelsea, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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