Chelsea, MA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Chelsea

Neighborhood

Suffolk, MA

Cary Square / Orange - Addison

Fay Square / Bellingham Square

Chelsea River / Mill Hill

Box District / Bellingham Hill

Downtown Chelsea Residential Historic District / Chelsea Square Historic District

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Chelsea

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

22.1%

Households with Children

35.4%

School Enrollment K-12

4,212

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.8%
School Age (5-17): 16.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 26.7%
Working Age (35-54): 28.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.5%
Seniors (65+): 10.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 29.7%
High School / GED: 31.8%
Some College or Associate's: 16.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.1%
Single Parents: 15.3%
Couples & Adults: 24.0%
Living Alone: 40.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 67.3%
Asian: 2.1%
Black or African American: 7.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 1.2%
Puerto Rican: 12.9%
Cuban: 0.3%
Dominican: 5.5%
Central American: 65.4%
South American: 4.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 8.9%
Other White: 50.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 30.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 18.5%
Caribbean: 11.2%
Other Black: 40.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 40.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 6.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 6.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 15.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 31.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 29.4%
Spanish: 60.4%
European & Indo-European: 5.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.6%
Arabic: 1.8%
Other: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 4.3%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 6.2%
College / Graduate: 5.2%
Not Enrolled: 76.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources