Unified School District · MI
Chelsea School District
Chelsea School District is a unified school district in Michigan with a community population of 16,402. The median household income is $94,112 and the median age is 49.2.
16,402
Population
137
People / sq mi
$94,112
Median Income
49.2
Median Age
Chelsea School District covers 120 sq mi of land at 136.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$94,112
Median Household Income
$52,888
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$365,600
Median Home Value
$1,643
Median Rent
83.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.4%
High School+
49.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chelsea School District serves a community with a population of 16,402 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Michigan.
The median household income in Chelsea School District is $94,112, with a per capita income of $52,888. The poverty rate is 3.9%.
Chelsea School District is 93.5% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 66.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Chelsea School District, 97.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Chelsea School District is $365,600, with a median rent of $1,643. The homeownership rate is 83.2%.
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Data for Chelsea School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2608940).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.