Demographics & People — Chelsea, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,731 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,600 |
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| Median Age | 37.6 |
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| Total Households | 5,531 |
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| Family Households | 4,517 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,424 |
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| Black or African American | 1,163 |
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| Asian | 44 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 869 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,844 |
| Other groups | 2,605 |
| English | 2,123 |
| American | 1,994 |
| Irish | 1,888 |
| German | 1,156 |
| Lebanese | 607 |
| Italian | 545 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 524 |
| Scotch-Irish | 319 |
Language
| English Only | 13,528 |
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| Spanish | 585 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,835 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,185 |
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| Population 18+ | 10,862 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 33.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 15.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chelsea, Alabama.
