Census Bureau data for Chelsea town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Chelsea town
- What is the median household income in Chelsea town?
- The median household income in Chelsea town is $42,875 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Chelsea town?
- The poverty rate in Chelsea town is 19.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Chelsea town?
- $101,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Chelsea town?
- The median gross rent in Chelsea town is $756 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Chelsea town residents have a college degree?
- 9.1% of adults in Chelsea town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,862
Median Income
$42,875
Median Home Value
$101,300
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.3%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,500 (+17.9%)
Home Value:
+$22,300 (+28.2%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.5 pp (-22.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.9 pp (-30%)
Unemployment:
+1.7 pp (+16%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,862
Median Age
32.0
Female
55.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 60.0%
Black 0.3%
Two or More 13.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$42,875
±$4,494
-$20,728 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$50,903
Median Family Income
$51,667
Poverty Rate
19.0%
+7.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
33.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.5%
$10–15k
8.1%
$15–25k
10.4%
$25–35k
10.8%
$35–50k
16.9%
$50–75k
20.8%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
6.8%
$150–200k
0.7%
$200k+
1.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
927
Owner-Occupied
57.8%
Renter-Occupied
42.2%
Vacancy Rate
22.3%
Median Home Value
$101,300
-$84,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$756
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.3%
$50–100k
31.7%
$100–200k
27.4%
$200–300k
6.7%
$300–500k
3.8%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.3%
$500–1k
60.5%
$1–1.5k
20.7%
$1.5–2k
1.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
36.5%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3+
22.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
74.4%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
1.6%
Mobile home
16.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.3%
1940–1969
10.6%
1970–1999
17.9%
2000–2009
7.0%
2010+
2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
9.1%
-18.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.8%
Some College / Associate
20.7%
Less Than High School
1.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
+7.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.9%
Self-Employed
8.5%
Government Workers
12.4%
Private For-Profit
79.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.3%
Retail
15.2%
Construction
11.3%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Transportation
10.4%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Public Admin
4.8%
Prof. Services
3.9%
Finance
3.8%
Information
2.2%
Wholesale
1.0%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
22.5%
Production
22.3%
Sales
21.6%
Food Prep
21.3%
Construction
12.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.0 min
Drove Alone
76.5%
Carpool
13.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.9%
Walked
3.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
720
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.6%
5–9
8.3%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
7.8%
25–34
16.6%
35–44
9.1%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
6.7%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
5.6%
85+
3.5%
Under 18: 26.3%
Working age (18–64): 73.7%
65 and over: 11.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.5%
Naturalized Citizen
55.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.1%
With a Disability
25.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
79.8%
Uninsured
20.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.1%
Has a Computer
92.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
83.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023