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 $92,848 with a poverty rate of 11.41%. The median age in Chelsea town is 43.3 years: 42.8 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chelsea town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,628 | 94.13% |
| Two or more races | 119 | 4.26% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.18% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,040 | 2.52 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 560 | 2.97 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 306 | 1.43 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 127 | 3.05 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Male | 47 | 2.85 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 112 | 5.57% |
| Associates Degree | 149 | 7.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 14.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 123 | 6.11% |
| High School Graduate | 844 | 41.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 2.44% |
| Some College | 438 | 21.77% |
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 | 1,877 | 1,746 | 377 |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 68 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 29 | 29 | 21 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 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 | $68,173 | $83,462 | $49,350 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,750 | $0 | $60,938 |
| High School Graduate | $48,958 | $47,500 | $49,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $66,667 | $67,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,681 | $65,142 | $48,686 |
| Some College | $44,708 | $52,880 | $43,036 |
$53,681
Average Earnings
$65,142
Average Male
$48,686
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.97% of Chelsea town residents speak only English, while 4.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,478 | 276 | 11.14% |
| Multiple | 119 | 25 | 21.01% |
11.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.73%
Male Poverty Rate
14.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chelsea town is Multiple, with 21.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chelsea town is White, with 11.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.97% |
| High School | 14.39% |
| Some College | 8.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.87% |
| Male Employed | 2.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,483 | $101,241 |
| Households | $82,586 | $92,848 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,750 | $61,536 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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
216
Number of Veterans
193
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 119 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 100 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 10.2% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 10.59% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 13.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
80.44%
Born in Chelsea town
98.57%
Native Born
1.43%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
98.57% of Chelsea town residents were born in the United States, with 80.44% 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% |