Chelsea is a city located in Tama County, Iowa. Chelsea has a 2025 population of 205 . Chelsea is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -4.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 214 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. For every 100 females there are 131.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chelsea includes 61.99% White, 16.08% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
White (61.99%)
Two or more races (21.64%)
Other race (16.08%)
Native American (0.29%)
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% |
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Separated
Never Married
Chelsea's average per capita income is $32,000. Household income levels show a median of $32,188. The poverty rate stands at 35.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $42,500 | - |
| Households | $32,188 | $42,428 |
| Families | $30,417 | $38,691 |
| Non Families | $24,000 | $36,738 |
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