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Chelsea

Vermont · 342 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 $38,631. Population has fallen 28% since 2019, a loss of 133 residents. Median home value is $122,300. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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

342
−28%since 2019
from 475 in 2019
2013 – 2024
385 / sq mi
−28%since 2019
from 535 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
53.0
+47%since 2019
from 36.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20132024
266326386446506201320202024Chelsea
2024416
201320202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,631
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2013 – 2024
$25,132
−3%since 2019
from $25,844 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 34.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
22.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing17.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$122,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $116,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2013 – 2024
$709
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $680 in 2019
US average: $1,124
84.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2019
from 69.8% in 2019
16.0% rent
3.2
+40%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2013 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(407)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(54)
Diversity Score31.5%(150)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other9.9%(34)
Diversity Score24.5%(84)
24
−22%since 2019
from 32 in 2019
2013 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.1 min
+14%since 2019
from 25.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
77.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 73.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
5.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
51.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
27.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
52.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
8.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Chelsea, Vermont?

Chelsea, Vermont has about 342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chelsea, Vermont?

The typical household in Chelsea, Vermont earns about $38,631 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 $122,300, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Chelsea, Vermont?

About 21.6% 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 22.1% 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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