Chelsea, AL

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Chelsea Overview

15,201
TOTAL POPULATION
7,884
MALE POPULATION
7,317
FEMALE POPULATION
107.75
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$43,448
PER CAPITA INCOME
$114,893
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$102,344
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,035
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,467
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chelsea Zip Codes

Chelsea Area Codes

Race in Chelsea

The most populous races in Chelsea are White / Caucasian (13,375 | 88.0%), Black / African American (1,270 | 8.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (524 | 3.5%).
Race in Chelsea
Race# Population% Population
Asian70.1%
Black / African American1,2708.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5243.5%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian13,37588.0%
Two or more Races4503.0%
Some other Race990.6%
Total15,201100.0%

Ancestry in Chelsea

The most populous ancestries reported in Chelsea are English (2,123 | 14.0%), American (1,994 | 13.1%), Irish (1,888 | 12.4%), German (1,156 | 7.6%), and Arab (815 | 5.4%), together accounting for 52.5% of all Chelsea residents.
Ancestry in Chelsea
Ancestry# Population% Population
African360.2%
American1,99413.1%
Arab8155.4%
Austrian260.2%
Bhutanese250.2%
British530.4%
Burmese70.1%
Cajun320.2%
Cherokee210.1%
Colombian200.1%
Cuban550.4%
Czechoslovakian80.1%
Danish110.1%
Dutch970.6%
Eastern European1250.8%
English2,12314.0%
European2181.4%
Finnish1070.7%
French2921.9%
French Canadian110.1%
German1,1567.6%
Greek220.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro700.5%
Irish1,88812.4%
Italian5453.6%
Korean240.2%
Lebanese6074.0%
Mexican2431.6%
Native Hawaiian300.2%
Northern European710.5%
Norwegian140.1%
Pakistani720.5%
Polish2621.7%
Puerto Rican1531.0%
Romanian540.4%
Russian440.3%
Scandinavian350.2%
Scotch-Irish3192.1%
Scottish2501.6%
Seminole40.0%
Slavic100.1%
South American650.4%
Subsaharan African360.2%
Swedish880.6%
Swiss200.1%
Syrian510.3%
Turkish70.1%
Ukrainian170.1%
Venezuelan450.3%
Welsh150.1%
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Immigrants in Chelsea

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chelsea came from Europe (245 | 1.6%), Latin America (151 | 1.0%), Asia (113 | 0.7%), Western Asia (106 | 0.7%), and Lebanon (99 | 0.6%), together accounting for 4.7% of all Chelsea residents.
Immigrants in Chelsea
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia1130.7%
Caribbean400.3%
Central America660.4%
Cuba400.3%
Eastern Asia70.1%
Eastern Europe670.4%
England100.1%
Europe2451.6%
Germany120.1%
Greece130.1%
Italy310.2%
Korea70.1%
Latin America1511.0%
Lebanon990.6%
Mexico660.4%
Netherlands330.2%
Northern Europe890.6%
Russia240.2%
South America450.3%
Southern Europe440.3%
Turkey70.1%
Ukraine330.2%
Venezuela450.3%
Western Asia1060.7%
Western Europe450.3%
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Sex and Age in Chelsea

Sex and Age in Chelsea

The most populous age groups in Chelsea are 10 to 14 Years (939 | 11.9%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (776 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chelsea
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years270 (3.4%)577 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Years833 (10.6%)570 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years939 (11.9%)508 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years698 (8.8%)231 (3.2%)
20 to 24 Years296 (3.7%)283 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Years388 (4.9%)416 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years374 (4.7%)481 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years592 (7.5%)583 (8.0%)
40 to 44 Years630 (8.0%)776 (10.6%)
45 to 49 Years749 (9.5%)476 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years349 (4.4%)370 (5.1%)
55 to 59 Years503 (6.4%)470 (6.4%)
60 to 64 Years248 (3.2%)345 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years397 (5.0%)491 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years289 (3.7%)381 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years181 (2.3%)229 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years62 (0.8%)105 (1.4%)
85 Years and over86 (1.1%)25 (0.3%)
Total7,884 (100.0%)7,317 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chelsea

Median Family Size in Chelsea

The median family size in Chelsea is 3.32 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,771 | 90.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (215 | 5.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chelsea
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,771 (90.8%)3.36
Single Male/Father167 (4.0%)3.25
Single Female/Mother215 (5.2%)2.80
Total Families4,153 (100.0%)3.32

Median Household Size in Chelsea

The median household size in Chelsea is 2.89 persons per household, with single male/father households (167 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (1,056 | 20.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chelsea
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,771 (72.4%)3.37
Single Male/Father167 (3.2%)3.49
Single Female/Mother215 (4.1%)2.80
Non-family1,056 (20.3%)1.12
Total Households5,209 (100.0%)2.89

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chelsea

Out of a total of 5,209 households in Chelsea, 4,153 (79.7%) are family households, while 1,056 (20.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,821, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 981.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chelsea
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-981 (18.8%)
2-Person Households1,821 (35.0%)67 (1.3%)
3-Person Households825 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households886 (17.0%)8 (0.2%)
5-Person Households523 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households71 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households27 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,153 (79.7%)1,056 (20.3%)

Female Fertility in Chelsea

Fertility by Age in Chelsea

Average fertility rate in Chelsea is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 137.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chelsea
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years162 (84.4%)137.0
35 to 50 years30 (15.6%)16.0
Total192 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chelsea

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chelsea
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Chelsea

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chelsea
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma76 (39.6%)188.0
College or Associate's Degree81 (42.2%)76.0
Bachelor's Degree19 (9.9%)17.0
Graduate Degree16 (8.3%)37.0
Total192 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chelsea

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chelsea
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Chelsea

Income Overview in Chelsea

Per Capita Income in Chelsea is $43,448, while median incomes of families and households are $114,893 and $102,344 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income15,201$43,448
Median Family Income4,153$114,893
Mean Family Income4,153$135,600
Median Household Income5,209$102,344
Mean Household Income5,209$121,561
Income Deficit4,153$11,035
Wage / Income Gap (%)15,20132.77%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15,20167.23¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index15,2010.38

Earnings by Sex in Chelsea

Average Earnings in Chelsea are $57,649, $68,638 for men and $46,148 for women, a difference of 32.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Chelsea
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,113 (53.5%)$68,638
Female3,577 (46.5%)$46,148
Total7,690 (100.0%)$57,649

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chelsea

The most common earnings brackets in Chelsea are $100,000+ for men (1,222 | 29.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (385 | 10.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chelsea
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less63 (1.5%)224 (6.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999122 (3.0%)136 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49970 (1.7%)84 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99964 (1.6%)93 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4999 (0.2%)85 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (0.1%)37 (1.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499160 (3.9%)63 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99941 (1.0%)150 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49910 (0.2%)67 (1.9%)
$22,500 to $24,99945 (1.1%)77 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999206 (5.0%)69 (1.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999153 (3.7%)291 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99956 (1.4%)200 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999181 (4.4%)83 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999135 (3.3%)324 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999179 (4.3%)259 (7.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999327 (8.0%)385 (10.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999646 (15.7%)240 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999419 (10.2%)338 (9.5%)
$100,000+1,222 (29.7%)372 (10.4%)
Total4,113 (100.0%)3,577 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chelsea

Average earnings in Chelsea are $72,749 for men and $46,955 for women, a difference of 35.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $105,625, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $67,098. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,188, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,473.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chelsea
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$67,098$33,473
College or Associate's Degree$67,875$45,671
Bachelor's Degree$104,900$51,506
Graduate Degree$105,625$60,188
Total$72,749$46,955

Family Income in Chelsea

Family Income Brackets in Chelsea

According to the Chelsea family income data, there are 1,292 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 31.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Chelsea
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000330.8%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999120.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991794.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992375.7%
$50,000 to $74,99941510.0%
$75,000 to $99,99976818.5%
$100,000 to $149,9991,29231.1%
$150,000 to $199,99969816.8%
$200,000+51912.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chelsea

4-person families (921 | 22.2%) account for the highest median family income in Chelsea with $132,917 per family, while 2-person families (1,833 | 44.1%) have the highest median income of $58,270 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chelsea
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,833 (44.1%)$116,541
3-Person Families813 (19.6%)$103,911
4-Person Families921 (22.2%)$132,917
5-Person Families494 (11.9%)$108,229
6-Person Families65 (1.6%)$0
7+ Person Families27 (0.6%)$0
Total4,153 (100.0%)$114,893

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chelsea

The median family income in Chelsea is $114,893, with families comprising 3+ earners (265) having the highest median family income of $162,104, while families with no earners (494) have the lowest median family income of $65,667, accounting for 6.4% and 11.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chelsea
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners494 (11.9%)$65,667
1 Earner1,202 (28.9%)$84,713
2 Earners2,192 (52.8%)$129,015
3+ Earners265 (6.4%)$162,104
Total4,153 (100.0%)$114,893

Household Income in Chelsea

Household Income Brackets in Chelsea

With 1,375 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Chelsea, accounting for 26.4% of all households. In contrast, only 26 households (0.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chelsea
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001352.6%
$10,000 to $14,999260.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991563.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993136.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993236.2%
$50,000 to $74,99968813.2%
$75,000 to $99,99987016.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,37526.4%
$150,000 to $199,99973414.1%
$200,000+58911.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chelsea

The median household income in Chelsea is $102,344, with the highest median household income of $130,679 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 75 households (1.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $56,599, with 1,304 households (25.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chelsea
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years75 (1.4%)$130,679
25 to 44 Years1,963 (37.7%)$105,985
45 to 64 Years1,867 (35.8%)$118,422
65+ Years1,304 (25.0%)$56,599
Total5,209 (100.0%)$102,344

Poverty in Chelsea

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chelsea

With 3.0% poverty level for males and 3.9% for females among the residents of Chelsea, 65 to 74 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 46 males (6.7%) and 31 females (8.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chelsea
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)30 (5.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years39 (3.0%)46 (6.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years35 (6.6%)2 (0.6%)
25 to 34 Years1 (0.1%)45 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years30 (2.5%)42 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years31 (2.8%)24 (2.8%)
55 to 64 Years27 (3.6%)29 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years46 (6.7%)34 (3.9%)
75 Years and over12 (3.6%)31 (8.9%)
Total233 (3.0%)283 (3.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chelsea

According to the poverty statistics in Chelsea, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chelsea
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years270 (100.0%)547 (94.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,273 (97.0%)721 (94.0%)
12 to 14 Years460 (100.0%)248 (100.0%)
15 Years254 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years190 (94.1%)172 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years494 (93.4%)335 (99.4%)
25 to 34 Years761 (99.9%)852 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,192 (97.6%)1,317 (96.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,067 (97.2%)822 (97.2%)
55 to 64 Years718 (96.4%)768 (96.4%)
65 to 74 Years640 (93.3%)838 (96.1%)
75 Years and over317 (96.4%)316 (91.1%)
Total7,636 (97.0%)6,974 (96.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chelsea

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chelsea show that 2.0% or 77 of the total 3,771 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.2%, comprising of 15 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.0%, which includes 19 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chelsea
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,826 (99.0%)19 (1.0%)
1 or 2 Children1,420 (97.1%)43 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children448 (96.8%)15 (3.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,694 (98.0%)77 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chelsea

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chelsea
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chelsea

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chelsea
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children19 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children43 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total77 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Chelsea

Employment by Class of Employer in Chelsea

Among the 7,154 employed individuals in Chelsea, private company employees (5,006 | 70.0%), local government employees (761 | 10.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (529 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chelsea
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,00670.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3424.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2303.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations5297.4%
Local Government Employees76110.6%
State Government Employees2363.3%
Federal Government Employees500.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total7,154100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chelsea

According to the labor force statistics for Chelsea, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,245), 66.4% or 7,467 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 306 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 96.1% or 773 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.8% or 77 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chelsea
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years323 (48.2%)77 (23.8%)
20 to 24 Years475 (82.0%)50 (10.5%)
25 to 29 Years773 (96.1%)26 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years725 (84.8%)81 (11.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,093 (81.1%)19 (0.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,658 (85.3%)8 (0.5%)
55 to 59 Years756 (77.7%)12 (1.6%)
60 to 64 Years289 (48.7%)32 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years361 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,467 (66.4%)306 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chelsea

According to labor force statistics for Chelsea, 81.2% of individuals (6,293) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,750) are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 176 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.2% or 3,193 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.8% or 45 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chelsea
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School51 (24.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma773 (81.0%)55 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree2,278 (81.4%)48 (1.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,193 (84.2%)110 (2.9%)
Total6,293 (81.2%)217 (2.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chelsea

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chelsea are Management (911 | 12.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (713 | 10.0%), Business & Financial (667 | 9.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (663 | 9.2%), and Health Technologists (582 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chelsea

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chelsea, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (85.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.9%), and Health Technologists (80.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chelsea
OccupationMaleFemale
Management591 (64.9%)320 (35.1%)
Business & Financial316 (47.4%)351 (52.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science518 (78.1%)145 (21.9%)
Computers & Mathematics355 (73.2%)130 (26.8%)
Architecture & Engineering152 (91.0%)15 (9.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 138 (26.0%)393 (74.0%)
Education, Arts & Media25 (32.1%)53 (67.9%)
Legal Services & Support8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library58 (14.6%)340 (85.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating115 (16.1%)598 (83.9%)
Health Technologists115 (19.8%)467 (80.2%)
Total (Category)1,678 (48.1%)1,807 (51.8%)
Total (Overall)3,993 (55.7%)3,173 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chelsea are Security & Protection (294 | 4.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (186 | 2.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (174 | 2.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (119 | 1.7%), and Law Enforcement (108 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Chelsea

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chelsea, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (88.7%), Security & Protection (87.8%), and Law Enforcement (86.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (87.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (56.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chelsea
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
Security & Protection258 (87.8%)36 (12.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention165 (88.7%)21 (11.3%)
Law Enforcement93 (86.1%)15 (13.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving76 (43.7%)98 (56.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance69 (58.0%)50 (42.0%)
Personal Care & Service13 (13.0%)87 (87.0%)
Total (Category)416 (55.3%)336 (44.7%)
Total (Overall)3,993 (55.7%)3,173 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chelsea are Sales & Related (849 | 11.8%), and Office & Administration (787 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chelsea

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chelsea
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related449 (52.9%)400 (47.1%)
Office & Administration183 (23.3%)604 (76.7%)
Total (Category)632 (38.6%)1,004 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)3,993 (55.7%)3,173 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chelsea are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (448 | 6.2%), and Construction & Extraction (264 | 3.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chelsea

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chelsea
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction264 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair448 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)712 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)3,993 (55.7%)3,173 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chelsea are Transportation (247 | 3.5%), Production (215 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (119 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chelsea

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chelsea
OccupationMaleFemale
Production215 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation221 (89.5%)26 (10.5%)
Material Moving119 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)555 (95.5%)26 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)3,993 (55.7%)3,173 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chelsea

Employment Industries in Chelsea

The major employment industries in Chelsea include Finance & Insurance (958 | 13.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (854 | 11.9%), Retail Trade (845 | 11.8%), Educational Services (644 | 9.0%), and Construction (535 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Chelsea

Employment Industries by Sex in Chelsea

The Chelsea industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (96.2%), and Construction (95.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (77.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (76.2%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (69.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chelsea
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction510 (95.3%)25 (4.7%)
Manufacturing335 (87.2%)49 (12.8%)
Wholesale Trade256 (96.2%)10 (3.8%)
Retail Trade446 (52.8%)399 (47.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing250 (85.3%)43 (14.7%)
Utilities124 (75.6%)40 (24.4%)
Information103 (83.7%)20 (16.3%)
Finance & Insurance355 (37.1%)603 (62.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing94 (59.1%)65 (40.9%)
Professional & Scientific265 (55.2%)215 (44.8%)
Enterprise Management11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support219 (62.7%)130 (37.2%)
Educational Services145 (22.5%)499 (77.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance203 (23.8%)651 (76.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation32 (30.5%)73 (69.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services143 (61.6%)89 (38.4%)
Public Administration294 (80.5%)71 (19.5%)
Total3,993 (55.7%)3,173 (44.3%)

Education in Chelsea

School Enrollment in Chelsea

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,308 students in Chelsea are elementary school (1,289 | 29.9%), middle school (1,108 | 25.7%), and high school (844 | 19.6%).
School Enrollment in Chelsea
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1814.2%
Kindergarten3157.3%
Elementary School1,28929.9%
Middle School1,10825.7%
High School84419.6%
College / Undergraduate46310.7%
Graduate / Professional1082.5%
Total4,308100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chelsea

Out of a total of 4,308 students who are enrolled in schools in Chelsea, 922 (21.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,386 (78.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 168 (78.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 616 (96.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chelsea
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds47 (21.9%)168 (78.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,108 (81.5%)252 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,106 (77.3%)325 (22.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds616 (96.0%)26 (4.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds76 (79.2%)20 (20.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds215 (87.8%)30 (12.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds153 (78.5%)42 (21.5%)
35 Years and over67 (54.0%)57 (46.0%)
Total3,386 (78.6%)922 (21.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chelsea

Business (1,327 | 26.8%), education (608 | 12.3%), engineering (409 | 8.3%), computers & mathematics (393 | 7.9%), and science & technology (391 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 4,956 individuals in Chelsea who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chelsea
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3937.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3186.4%
Physical & Health Sciences1242.5%
Psychology1533.1%
Social Sciences2104.2%
Engineering4098.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies260.5%
Science & Technology3917.9%
Business1,32726.8%
Education60812.3%
Literature & Languages2625.3%
Liberal Arts & History1432.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1493.0%
Communications1232.5%
Arts & Humanities3206.5%
Total4,956100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chelsea

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chelsea

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chelsea are males with 2 vehicles (1,866, accounting for 46.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,450, making up 59.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chelsea
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle14 (0.4%)12 (0.4%)
1 Vehicle205 (5.2%)308 (9.7%)
2 Vehicles1,866 (46.9%)1,450 (45.9%)
3 Vehicles1,237 (31.1%)995 (31.5%)
4 Vehicles388 (9.8%)220 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles266 (6.7%)176 (5.6%)
Total3,976 (100.0%)3,161 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chelsea

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chelsea are 30 to 34 minutes (1,337 commuters, 21.0%), 45 to 59 minutes (1,155 commuters, 18.2%), and 40 to 44 minutes (740 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Chelsea
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes210.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2153.4%
10 to 14 Minutes4527.1%
15 to 19 Minutes4457.0%
20 to 24 Minutes5879.2%
25 to 29 Minutes3605.7%
30 to 34 Minutes1,33721.0%
35 to 39 Minutes3465.4%
40 to 44 Minutes74011.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1,15518.2%
60 to 89 Minutes5749.0%
90 or more Minutes1282.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Chelsea

The most common commute times in Chelsea are 45 to 59 minutes (795 commuters, 21.1%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (715 commuters, 27.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chelsea
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes21 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes126 (3.3%)89 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes296 (7.9%)156 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes195 (5.2%)250 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes442 (11.7%)145 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes149 (4.0%)211 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes622 (16.5%)715 (27.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes159 (4.2%)187 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes467 (12.4%)273 (10.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes795 (21.1%)360 (13.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes379 (10.1%)195 (7.5%)
90 or more Minutes116 (3.1%)12 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chelsea

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chelsea are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (630, 16.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (621, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chelsea
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM349 (9.3%)170 (6.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM227 (6.0%)20 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM167 (4.4%)94 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM630 (16.7%)250 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM593 (15.7%)311 (12.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM469 (12.4%)621 (23.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM311 (8.3%)447 (17.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM313 (8.3%)175 (6.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM210 (5.6%)31 (1.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM159 (4.2%)204 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM84 (2.2%)29 (1.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (0.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM145 (3.8%)54 (2.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM110 (2.9%)170 (6.6%)
Total3,767 (100.0%)2,593 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chelsea

Occupancy by Ownership in Chelsea

Of the total 5,209 dwellings in Chelsea, owner-occupied units account for 4,648 (89.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 561 (10.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chelsea
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,64889.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units56110.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,209100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chelsea

Occupancy by Household Size in Chelsea
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household98118.8%
2-Person Household1,88836.2%
3-Person Household82515.8%
4+ Person Household1,51529.1%
Total Housing Units5,209100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chelsea

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chelsea
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household881 (89.8%)100 (10.2%)
2-Person Household1,730 (91.6%)158 (8.4%)
3-Person Household806 (97.7%)19 (2.3%)
4+ Person Household1,231 (81.2%)284 (18.8%)
Total Housing Units4,648 (89.2%)561 (10.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chelsea

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chelsea
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma432 (81.5%)98 (18.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,710 (94.1%)108 (5.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,374 (87.0%)355 (13.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chelsea

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chelsea
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years75214.4%
35 to 44 Years1,28624.7%
45 to 54 Years1,06420.4%
55 to 64 Years80315.4%
65 to 74 Years89717.2%
75 to 84 Years3286.3%
85 Years and Over791.5%
Total5,209100.0%

Housing Finances in Chelsea

Median Income by Occupancy in Chelsea

Median Income by Occupancy in Chelsea
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,648 (89.2%)$106,920
Renter-Occupied561 (10.8%)$83,734
Average5,209 (100.0%)$102,344

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chelsea

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chelsea
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00074 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99935 (0.7%)24 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99927 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99959 (1.3%)13 (2.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99965 (1.4%)18 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999300 (6.5%)15 (2.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999311 (6.7%)12 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999611 (13.2%)74 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999639 (13.8%)230 (41.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,223 (26.3%)154 (27.5%)
$150,000 or more1,304 (28.1%)21 (3.7%)
Total4,648 (100.0%)561 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chelsea

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chelsea
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300181 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499481 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799673 (14.5%)38 (6.8%)
$800 to $999187 (4.0%)58 (10.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499969 (20.8%)170 (30.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,082 (23.3%)151 (26.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499574 (12.3%)66 (11.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999216 (4.6%)31 (5.5%)
$3,000 or more285 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,648 (100.0%)561 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chelsea

Housing Structures in Chelsea

Housing Structures in Chelsea
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,91594.4%
Single Unit, Attached1162.2%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other1783.4%
Total5,209100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chelsea

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chelsea
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,450 (90.5%)465 (9.5%)
Single Unit, Attached67 (57.8%)49 (42.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other131 (73.6%)47 (26.4%)
Total4,648 (89.2%)561 (10.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chelsea

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chelsea
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms43 (0.9%)8 (1.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms814 (17.5%)116 (20.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,605 (34.5%)311 (55.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,186 (47.0%)126 (22.5%)
Total4,648 (100.0%)561 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chelsea

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chelsea
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,317 (49.8%)212 (37.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas224 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity2,041 (43.9%)323 (57.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels25 (0.5%)26 (4.6%)
No Fuel Used41 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,648 (100.0%)561 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chelsea

Household Vehicle Usage in Chelsea
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle123 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle839 (18.0%)186 (33.2%)
2 Vehicles2,206 (47.5%)311 (55.4%)
3 or more Vehicles1,480 (31.8%)64 (11.4%)
Total4,648 (100.0%)561 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chelsea

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chelsea

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,3583,290
Median Property Value$297,500$294,500
Median Household Income$76,563$1,047
Monthly Housing Costs$509$285
Real Estate Taxes$1,192$257

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chelsea

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chelsea
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00076 (5.6%)57 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99936 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999577 (42.5%)1,674 (50.9%)
$300,000 to $499,999548 (40.4%)1,116 (33.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999111 (8.2%)299 (9.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)116 (3.5%)
$1,000,000 or more10 (0.7%)28 (0.9%)
Total1,358 (100.0%)3,290 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chelsea

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chelsea
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00046 (3.4%)53 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,99959 (4.3%)63 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999128 (9.4%)92 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999160 (11.8%)172 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999266 (19.6%)151 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999260 (19.2%)345 (10.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999182 (13.4%)379 (11.5%)
$150,000 or more257 (18.9%)1,041 (31.6%)
Total1,358 (100.0%)3,290 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chelsea

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chelsea
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x241 (17.7%)117,964 (3,585.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x349 (25.7%)769 (23.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x164 (12.1%)1,041 (31.6%)
4.0x or more564 (41.5%)620 (18.8%)
Total1,358 (100.0%)3,290 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chelsea

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chelsea
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800177 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499697 (51.3%)616 (18.7%)
$800 to $1,499245 (18.0%)1,505 (45.7%)
Total1,358 (100.0%)3,290 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chelsea

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chelsea

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chelsea
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years880 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,509 (99.1%)31 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years809 (97.7%)19 (2.3%)
26 to 34 Years1,507 (95.6%)70 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,402 (93.1%)179 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,823 (93.8%)121 (6.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,527 (99.0%)15 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,558 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older676 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,691 (97.1%)435 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chelsea

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chelsea
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born880 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,509 (99.1%)31 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen809 (97.7%)19 (2.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chelsea

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chelsea
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000427 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,218 (96.7%)42 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,447 (96.0%)60 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,592 (90.5%)271 (9.5%)
$100,000 and over8,973 (99.7%)30 (0.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chelsea

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chelsea
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 669 (7.8%)811 (92.2%)
6 to 18 Years654 (18.5%)2,855 (80.6%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)809 (97.7%)
25 to 34 Years88 (5.6%)1,468 (93.1%)
35 to 44 Years33 (1.3%)2,402 (93.1%)
45 to 54 Years180 (9.3%)1,778 (91.5%)
55 to 64 Years180 (11.7%)1,461 (94.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,507 (96.7%)1,055 (67.7%)
75 Years and over676 (100.0%)440 (65.1%)
Total3,387 (22.4%)13,079 (86.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chelsea

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chelsea
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years234 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years114 (8.8%)96 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years272 (8.9%)281 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years56 (8.2%)159 (18.2%)
75 Years and over152 (46.2%)105 (30.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chelsea

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chelsea: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years171 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years92 (3.0%)35 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years30 (4.4%)47 (5.4%)
75 Years and over74 (22.5%)31 (8.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chelsea: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years171 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (0.3%)27 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years17 (2.5%)19 (2.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)24 (6.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chelsea: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years234 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years71 (5.5%)96 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years141 (4.6%)112 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years9 (1.3%)49 (5.6%)
75 Years and over70 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chelsea: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years171 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (1.0%)19 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years50 (1.6%)107 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years17 (2.5%)114 (13.1%)
75 Years and over60 (18.2%)81 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chelsea: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years191 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (1.1%)19 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years27 (0.9%)66 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)81 (9.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (3.5%)

Technology Access in Chelsea

Computing Device Access in Chelsea

Computing Device Access in Chelsea
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,70990.4%
Smartphone4,93794.8%
Tablet4,16680.0%
No Computing Device1142.2%
Total5,209100.0%

Internet Access in Chelsea

Internet Access in Chelsea
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet250.5%
Broadband Home4,54487.2%
Cellular Data Only3777.2%
Satellite Internet3586.9%
No Internet1502.9%
Total5,209100.0%

Chelsea Summary

Chelsea is a city located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Chelsea was 10,183.

Geography

Chelsea is located at 33°20'45" North, 86°38'45" West (33.3458, -86.6459). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles, of which 11.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

History

The area that is now Chelsea was first settled in the early 1800s by the family of William and Mary Moore. The Moores built a log cabin on the banks of the Cahaba River and named the area Moore’s Crossroads. In 1887, the area was renamed Chelsea after a local postmaster, William H. Chelsea.
The town was incorporated in 1895 and the first mayor was elected in 1896. In the early 1900s, the town was a thriving agricultural community. Cotton was the main crop and the town was home to several cotton gins.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience rapid growth as Birmingham’s suburbs began to expand. The population of Chelsea increased from 1,000 in 1950 to 10,183 in 2010.

Economy

The economy of Chelsea is largely based on retail and services. The city is home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Home Depot. There are also several restaurants, banks, and other businesses located in the city.
The city is also home to several industrial and manufacturing companies, including Vulcan Materials, a producer of construction materials, and the Chelsea Foundry, a manufacturer of cast iron products.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chelsea was 10,183. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $63,945 and the median income for a family was $76,945. The per capita income for the city was $30,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Chelsea is a city located in Shelby County, Alabama. It is a suburb of Birmingham and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has a population of 10,183 and is largely based on retail and services. The economy of Chelsea is also supported by several industrial and manufacturing companies. The racial makeup of the city is 87.3% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the city was $63,945 and the median income for a family was $76,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chelsea?
Total Population of Chelsea is 15,201.
What is the Total Male Population of Chelsea?
Total Male Population of Chelsea is 7,884.
What is the Total Female Population of Chelsea?
Total Female Population of Chelsea is 7,317.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chelsea?
There are 107.75 Males per 100 Females in Chelsea.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chelsea?
There are 92.81 Females per 100 Males in Chelsea.
What is the Median Population Age in Chelsea?
Median Population Age in Chelsea is 37.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chelsea
Average Family Size in Chelsea is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chelsea
Average Household Size in Chelsea is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chelsea?
Per Capita income in Chelsea is $43,448.
What is the Median Family Income in Chelsea?
Median Family Income in Chelsea is $114,893.
What is the Median Household income in Chelsea?
Median Household Income in Chelsea is $102,344.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chelsea?
Income or Wage Gap in Chelsea is 32.8%.
Women in Chelsea earn 67.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chelsea?
Family Income Deficit in Chelsea is $11,035.
Families that are below poverty line in Chelsea earn $11,035 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chelsea?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chelsea is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chelsea?
There are 7,467 People in the Labor Forcein in Chelsea.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chelsea?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Chelsea.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chelsea?
Unemployment Rate in Chelsea is 4.1%.