Chelsea, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Chelsea is a community in Shelby County, Alabama, home to about 16,260 people spread across 32.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $56,044 a year, and a typical home is worth about $360,000. About 59.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 60 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Chelsea ranks number 45 of 592 in population, number 26 in median household income, number 27 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Chelsea typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 35°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Highland Lakes, AL | 6.2 mi. | 5,866 |
| 2. | Pelham, AL | 6.2 mi. | 24,827 |
| 3. | Westover, AL | 7.1 mi. | 2,298 |
| 4. | Meadowbrook, AL | 7.2 mi. | 9,117 |
| 5. | Indian Springs Village, AL | 7.4 mi. | 2,537 |
| 6. | Columbiana, AL | 8.2 mi. | 4,725 |
| 7. | Shoal Creek, AL | 8.5 mi. | 1,328 |
| 8. | Brook Highland, AL | 9.4 mi. | 8,146 |
What is the population of Chelsea, Alabama?
Chelsea has a population of about 16,260 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Chelsea, Alabama in?
Chelsea is located in Shelby County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Chelsea, Alabama?
The median home value in Chelsea is about $360,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Chelsea, Alabama?
The median personal income in Chelsea is about $56,044 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Chelsea, Alabama?
Since 1950, 49 tornadoes have been recorded in Shelby County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Chelsea, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 35 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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