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Chelsea

Vermont · 416 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Chelsea has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $232,600. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

416
Unchangedsince 2023
from 416 in 2023
2013 – 2024
468 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 468 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.5
+33%since 2023
from 40.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20132024
266326386446506201320202024Chelsea
2024416
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,750
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,333 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2013 – 2024
$29,463
−22%since 2023
from $37,626 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
21.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.493
−6%since 2023
from 0.524 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$232,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $139,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2013 – 2024
$1,917
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,076 in 2023
US average: $1,442
66.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
33.3% rent
19.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
15.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
65.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.3
+73%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(394)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(20)
Diversity Score12.6%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(378)
Black1.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(25)
Diversity Score21.3%(89)
21
+69%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.6 min
+13%since 2023
from 31.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
54.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
28.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
7.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
42.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
37.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
48.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
36.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Chelsea, Vermont?

Chelsea, Vermont has about 416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, Vermont?

The typical household in Chelsea, Vermont earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chelsea, Vermont expensive?

In Chelsea, Vermont, the median home is worth about $232,600, and the typical rent is about $1,917 a month.

How educated are people in Chelsea, Vermont?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chelsea, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chelsea, Vermont?

About 21.6% of people in Chelsea, Vermont 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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