Chelsea, MI Demographics
What is the population of Chelsea?
There are 5,440 residents in Chelsea, with a median age of 50.1. Of this, 46.07% are males and 53.93% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.33% of the resident pool in Chelsea, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.99%. Additionally, 0.68% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 4,554 people in Chelsea currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 5,440 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 2,506 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 2,934 | -0.7% |
Male Population 46.07%
Female Population 53.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 50.1 | 2.9% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,349 | 1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 54 | -29.9% |
| Not Citizen | 37 | -62.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.33%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.99%
Not Citizen 0.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 19 | 5.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 328 | 11.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 493 | -7.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 28 | -37.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 4,554 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 6.05%
Moved from Same State 9.09%
Moved from Different State 0.52%
Same House as Last Year 83.99%
What are the employment statistics in Chelsea?
White-collar workers make up 91.79% of the working population in Chelsea, while blue-collar employees account for 8.21%. There are also 214 entrepreneurs in Chelsea (8.57% of the workforce); 1,397 workers employed in private companies (55.97%); and 352 people working in governmental institutions (14.1%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,291 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 205 | -1.9% |
White Collar 91.79%
Blue Collar 8.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 214 | -8.9% |
| Private Companies | 1,397 | -8.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 352 | 18.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 533 | 22.0% |
Self Employees 8.57%
Private Companies 55.97%
Governmental Workers 14.1%
Not for Profit Companies 21.35%
How many households are there in Chelsea?
There are a total of 2,617 households in Chelsea, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 53.08% of these Chelsea households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.92%. Additionally, 21.93% of households have children and 78.07% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,617 | 1.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,389 | 3.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,228 | 0.4% |
Family Households 53.08%
Non-Family Households 46.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 574 | -1.5% |
| Households without Children | 2,043 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 21.93%
Households without Children 78.07%
What are the median and average incomes in Chelsea?
The average annual household income in Chelsea is $102,580, while the median household income sits at $71,379 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $99,545, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $122,188.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $102,580 | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income | $71,379 | 6.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -26 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,102 | 1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chelsea?
There are 2,681 housing units in Chelsea, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1971. Of the 2,617 occupied housing units in Chelsea, 63.74% are owner-occupied, while 36.26% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.07% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $308,400. In general, housing costs reach $1,477 per month in Chelsea.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,681 | 2.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1971 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 852 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 65 | -4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 215 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 189 | -13.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 251 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 168 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 374 | -12.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 400 | -14.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 167 | 19.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,617 | 1.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,668 | 5.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $949 | -3.4% |
Owner Occupied 63.74%
Renter Occupied 36.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,052 | 2.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 616 | 9.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $308,400 | 13.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $260,900 | 16.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,477 | -3.5% |
With Mortgage 63.07%
Without Mortgage 36.93%
What is the level of education in Chelsea?
Approximately 17.42% of the population in Chelsea holds a high school degree (that's 787 residents), while 25.92% have attained a college certificate (1,482 locals) and 25.52% have a bachelor's degree (1,153 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8 | -65.2% |
| Some High School | 787 | -1.9% |
| Some College | 1,482 | 10.0% |
| Associate Degree | 482 | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,153 | -10.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 917 | 11.4% |
No High School 0.18%
Some High School 17.42%
Some College 25.92%
Associate Degree 10.67%
Bachelor's Degree 25.52%
Graduate Degree 20.3%
What is the marital status of Chelsea residents?
A total of 829 people in Chelsea have never been married (which represents 17.68% of the total population), while 2,670 of them are wedded (56.95%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 185 (3.95%) and 536 (11.43%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 829 | -4.9% |
| Married | 2,670 | 1.4% |
| Separated | 185 | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 653 | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 536 | 536.0% |
Never Married 17.68%
Married 56.95%
Separated 3.95%
Widowed 13.93%
Divorced 11.43%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chelsea?
The top three means of transportation people in Chelsea use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,903 residents commute by car, 126 prefer going to work by walking and 6 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,903 | -5.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6 | -45.5% |
| Bicycle | 5 | N/A |
| Walk | 126 | 17.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Chelsea by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.