Chelsea is a city located in Tama County Iowa. Chelsea has a 2024 population of 218. Chelsea is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 226 in 2020.
The average household income in Chelsea is $42,428 with a poverty rate of 35.67%. The median age in Chelsea is 35.5 years: 37 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chelsea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 61.99% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 21.64% |
| Other race | 55 | 16.08% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 127 | 2.69 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 50 | 1.14 | 94 | 6 |
| Married | 34 | 3.32 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 27 | 4.19 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 16 | 3.69 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
94.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 16.59% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 4.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.9% |
| High School Graduate | 99 | 44.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 14.35% |
| Some College | 19 | 8.52% |
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 | 128 | 121 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 22 | 2 |
| Other Race | 49 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 17 | 2 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,250 | $30,125 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $42,404 | $5,625 |
| Overall | $32,000 | $41,023 | $9,583 |
| Some College | $41,042 | $57,708 | $0 |
$32,000
Average Earnings
$41,023
Average Male
$9,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.76% of Chelsea residents speak only English, while 18.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 58 | 27.36% |
| Multiple | 74 | 38 | 51.35% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 38 | 37.25% |
| Other | 55 | 26 | 47.27% |
35.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.26%
Male Poverty Rate
49.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chelsea is Multiple, with 51.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chelsea is White, with 27.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.28% |
| Some College | 40.48% |
| High School | 8.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $30,417 | $38,691 |
| Households | $32,188 | $42,428 |
| Married Families | $42,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,000 | $36,738 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.8%
Male Marriage Rate
35.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 8.89% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
60.23%
Born in Chelsea
75.15%
Native Born
24.85%
Foreign Born
17.54%
Non Citizen
7.31%
Naturalized
75.15% of Chelsea residents were born in the United States, with 60.23% having been born in Iowa. 17.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 208 | -2 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 210 | -2 | -0.94% |
| 2027 | 212 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2026 | 214 | -2 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 216 | -2 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 218 | -2 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 220 | -4 | -1.79% |
| 2022 | 224 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 224 | -2 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 226 | -24 | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 250 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 249 | -3 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 252 | -3 | -1.18% |
| 2016 | 255 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 257 | -2 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 259 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2013 | 260 | -3 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 263 | -2 | -0.75% |
| 2011 | 265 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2010 | 266 | 0 | 0% |