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Chelsea

South Dakota · 19 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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Chelsea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,813. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $46,300. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 122% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 208%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

19
−42%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
61.5
+68%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
14294357721990201020202024Chelsea
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$132,813
+644%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
$57,070
+530%since 2000
from $9,056 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$46,300
+208%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
90.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
9.1% rent
0.3
−59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1)
Asian5.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.5%(5)
25
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

85.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
53.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
89.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

64.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
35.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Chelsea, South Dakota?

Chelsea, South Dakota has about 19 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chelsea, South Dakota earns about $132,813 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 $46,300.

How educated are people in Chelsea, South Dakota?

About 17.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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

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