Chelsea town is located in Kennebec County Maine. Chelsea town has a 2024 population of 2,830. Chelsea town is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually and its population has increased by 1.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,785 in 2020.
The average household income in Chelsea town is $84,832 with a poverty rate of 12.26%. The median age in Chelsea town is 45.1 years: 46.3 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chelsea town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,642 | 95.21% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 3.64% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.18% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,022 | 2.51 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Married | 553 | 2.91 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 290 | 1.48 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 134 | 2.99 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Male | 45 | 2.73 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
92.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 143 | 7.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 290 | 14.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 4.92% |
| High School Graduate | 863 | 42.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 417 | 20.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,917 | 1,729 | 363 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 58 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,977 | $79,375 | $45,924 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,250 | $0 | $74,250 |
| High School Graduate | $47,206 | $52,727 | $42,391 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $59,792 | $63,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,288 | $56,250 | $44,205 |
| Some College | $41,094 | $45,000 | $40,357 |
$50,288
Average Earnings
$56,250
Average Male
$44,205
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.44% of Chelsea town residents speak only English, while 2.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,453 | 291 | 11.86% |
| Multiple | 101 | 26 | 25.74% |
12.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.23%
Male Poverty Rate
14.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chelsea town is Multiple, with 25.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chelsea town is White, with 11.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.36% |
| High School | 12.88% |
| Some College | 8.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.89% |
| Female Employed | 3.31% |
| Male Employed | 2.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,828 | $93,498 |
| Households | $76,250 | $84,832 |
| Married Families | $85,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,000 | $53,556 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
259
Number of Veterans
239
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 118 |
| Korea | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| World War II | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 145 |
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 256 | 12.48% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.41%
Born in Chelsea town
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
0.68%
Naturalized
98.63% of Chelsea town residents were born in the United States, with 82.41% having been born in Maine. 0.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,870 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 2,862 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 2,854 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 2,846 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 2,838 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 2,830 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 2,822 | 8 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 2,814 | 14 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 2,800 | 15 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 2,785 | 49 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 2,736 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 2,739 | 49 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 2,690 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 2,687 | -13 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 2,700 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 2,719 | 9 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 2,710 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 2,729 | 18 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 2,711 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 2,719 | 0 | 0% |