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in Chelsea, Michigan

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Chelsea, MI is #72 on the list Top 100 Best Cities For Retirees in 2023

Population In Chelsea, Michigan

Population5378

In terms of political views, the Chelsea population skews Democratic. The top religion in Chelsea is Protestant. The top age group is 65-up per census data.

Household Types in Chelsea, Michigan

  • Singles in Chelsea 50.7%
  • Married Couples in Chelsea 49.3%

Age Groups of People Living in Chelsea, Michigan

  • 18 to 24 year olds 6.7%
  • 25 to 44 year olds 20.4%
  • 45 to 64 year olds 24.0%
  • 65+ year olds 30.7%

Race Diversity in Chelsea, Michigan

The Race Diversity score in Chelsea, Michigan is 5.Race diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Latino/Hispanics 1.9%
  • Whites 95.2%
  • Black or African Americans 0.9%
  • American Indian & Alaska Natives 0.0%
  • Asians 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders 0.0%
  • Multi 3.2%
  • Other 0.5%

The Religion of people living in Chelsea, Michigan

The primary religious affiliation in Chelsea, Michigan is Protestant. The Religion Diversity score in Chelsea, Michigan is 24.9Religion diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score..

ReligionPercentage of Population
Protestant16.4%
Catholic12.4%
Orthodox0.3%
Other / Christian0.0%
Mormon0.8%
Jewish0.9%
Muslim1.3%
Buddhist0.2%
Hindu0.1%
Other / Non-Christian0.4%
No Religion67.2%

Industry and Occupation in Chelsea, Michigan

The top industry present in Chelsea, Michigan is Educational services, health care, and social assistance. 56.5 % of residents work in Management, business, science, and arts occupations, while only 3.6% work in Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations. The Industry Diversity score in Chelsea, Michigan is 55.5.Industry diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
  • Construction 3.3%
  • Manufacturing 9.3%
  • Wholesale trade 1.8%
  • Retail trade 9.0%
  • Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.3%
  • Information 0.7%
  • Finance and insurance, real estate, and rental and leasing 11.5%
  • Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services 9.3%
  • Educational services, health care, and social assistance 35.7%
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services 12.5%
  • Other services, except public administration 3.1%
  • Public administration 1.6%

The Occupation Diversity score in Chelsea, Michigan is 52.8.Occupation diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Management, business, science, and arts occupations 56.5%
  • Service occupations 13.0%
  • Sales and office occupations 21.2%
  • Natural resources, construction, and maintenance occupations 3.6%
  • Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 5.7%

Average Educational level of people living in Chelsea,Michigan

83.6% of residents in Chelsea, Michigan have earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to the U.S. average of 46.6%. 47.5% of residents in Chelsea, Michigan hold STEM degrees (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). The Educational level Diversity score in Chelsea, Michigan is 69.4.Educational diversity score ranges from 0 to 100. The more diverse, the higher the score.

  • Less than high school graduate 3.2%
  • High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.2%
  • Some college or associate's degree 33.2%
  • Bachelor's degree 31.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree 19.1%

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