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Chelsea

South Dakota · 27 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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Chelsea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,375. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 6 residents. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

27
−18%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2025
85 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
53.5
+47%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
14294357721990201020202024Chelsea
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,375
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$22,646
+150%since 2000
from $9,056 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
14.6%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.520
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$9,999
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
7.7%
−76.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
60.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.5
−39%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
+104%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
69.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
30.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
30.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

36.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
63.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Chelsea, South Dakota?

Chelsea, South Dakota has about 27 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, South Dakota?

The typical household in Chelsea, South Dakota earns about $19,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelsea, South Dakota expensive?

In Chelsea, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Chelsea, South Dakota?

About 22.2% 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 14.6% of people in Chelsea, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chelsea, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chelsea, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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