Chelsea, Michigan is a picturesque small town located in Washtenaw County. It has a population of 5,447 people and a population density of 1,487 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Chelsea is an active community with much to offer its residents and visitors alike. Local businesses are abundant in Chelsea providing access to groceries, restaurants, shops, art galleries and more. Year-round outdoor activities ranging from fishing at Waterloo Recreation Area to golfing at Fox Hills can be enjoyed by all ages. Organizations such as the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce also exist to promote local businesses and events. Finally, locals can enjoy a variety of up-and-coming sporting events such as the Chelsea High School Football team’s home games or take part in numerous running races throughout the year. With so much to offer in this small town it's no wonder why many choose to call Chelsea home!
The population in Chelsea is 5,447. There are 1,506 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Chelsea is 48.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Chelsea is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Chelsea
- 56.7% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 37.0% are married with children
- 9.9% have children, but are single
Race in Chelsea
- 94.1% are White
- 0.9% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander