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Population Review

Chelsea city, MA — Population & Demographics

Chelsea city, MA has a population of 39,460. The median household income is $72,220 and the median age is 34.5.

39,460

Population

$72,220

Median Income

$476,500

Median Home Value

34.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White26.9%
Black or African American7.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$72,220

Median Household Income

$31,544

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$476,500

Median Home Value

$1,859

Median Rent

29.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

69.1%

High School+

22.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

20.3%

Drive Alone

46.4%

Public Transit

9.6%

Work From Home

33.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.2%

Foreign Born

29.6%

Non-English at Home

1.9%

Veterans

14.8%

With Disability

96.0%

Health Insurance

92.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.9%
Construction12.5%
Retail Trade8.2%
Manufacturing5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.1%
Information4.5%
Public Administration2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.0%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Chelsea city, MA has a population of 39,460 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Chelsea city, MA is $72,220, with 16.3% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Chelsea city, MA is $476,500, with median rent at $1,859.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.