Chelsea, AL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Chelsea, Alabama Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
13,098
Unemployment
4.5%
Poverty
3.5%
Median Home
$232,700
Median Income
$97,727
Median Rent
$1,448
Chelsea SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
7
Education
9
Commute
4
Chelsea, AL Cost Of Living
103
Chelsea's Overall Cost Of Living
Chelsea's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Chelsea | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 88 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 132 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 103 | 100 | |
Chelsea, AL Photos
Rankings for Chelsea in Alabama
Map Of Chelsea, AL
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Population over time in Chelsea
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 13,098 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 12,643 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 12,199 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 11,706 | 2.8% |
| 2015 | 11,386 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 11,051 | 4.1% |
| 2013 | 10,612 | 4.4% |
| 2012 | 10,161 | 5.2% |
| 2011 | 9,660 | 5.0% |
| 2010 | 9,202 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chelsea
| Race | Chelsea | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.9% | 65.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 6.1% | 26.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 4.3% | 18.0% |
Gender in Chelsea
| Gender | Chelsea | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chelsea for adults over 25
| Education | Chelsea | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Chelsea, Alabama
| Income | Chelsea | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.7% | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.3% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 11.5% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 17.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.8% | 11.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.8% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.7% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.4% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
