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Chelsea

County:
Orange County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.888
State:
Vermont

Chelsea is a CDP located in Orange County, Vermont. Chelsea has a 2026 population of 512. It is also the county seat of Orange County. Chelsea is currently growing at a rate of 6.67% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Chelsea is $43,750 with a poverty rate of 21.63%. The median age in Chelsea is 54.5 years: 51.9 years for males, and 62.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 107.0 males.

512
Total Population
576
Density (mi²)
32 6.67%
Growth

Chelsea Population

Chelsea Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026512326.67%
2025480327.14%

Median Age

Overall: 54.5 years
Female: 62.2 years
Male: 51.9 years

Chelsea Adults

There are 348 adults, (144 of whom are seniors) in Chelsea.

Sex Ratio

Female: 201 (48.3%)
Male: 215 (51.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Chelsea includes 90.87% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37890.87%
Two or more races307.21%
Black or African American81.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races51.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White37890.87%
Two or more races256.01%
Black or African American81.92%

Chelsea Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Chelsea 's average per capita income is $39,712. Household income levels show a median of $43,750. The poverty rate stands at 21.63%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$67,000$90,883
Married Families$66,333-
Households$43,750$65,688
Non Families$26,875$42,637

$39,712

Average Income

$43,750

Median Household Income

21.63%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)