Chelsea, AL Demographics

A map of Chelsea's Population by Race

Chelsea, Alabama had a population of 14,982 in 2020. It was 79.7% White, 9.1% Black, 1.9% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chelsea, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Chelsea is the 49th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Chelsea's White Population

11,941 residents of Chelsea identify as White, or 79.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Chelsea larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Chelsea is ranked #258 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is less White than neighboring Highland Lakes (84.9% White), Eagle Point (84.5% White), Meadowbrook (82.8% White), Westover (82.5% White), and Shoal Creek (89.3% White).

Chelsea's Black Population

1,365 residents of Chelsea identify as Black, or 9.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chelsea less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Chelsea is ranked #342 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is more Black than neighboring Highland Lakes (7.3% Black), Eagle Point (3.8% Black), Meadowbrook (6.7% Black), Westover (5.2% Black), and Shoal Creek (3.5% Black).

Chelsea's Asian Population

289 residents of Chelsea identify as Asian, or 1.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chelsea roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Chelsea is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is more Asian than neighboring Westover (0.3% Asian). Chelsea is less Asian than neighboring Highland Lakes (2.6% Asian), Eagle Point (5.4% Asian), Meadowbrook (3% Asian), and Shoal Creek (2% Asian).

Chelsea's Hispanic Population

676 residents of Chelsea identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chelsea roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Chelsea is ranked #149 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Lakes (1.7% Hispanic), Eagle Point (2.6% Hispanic), Meadowbrook (2.8% Hispanic), and Shoal Creek (2% Hispanic). Chelsea is less Hispanic than neighboring Westover (7.4% Hispanic).

Chelsea's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Chelsea identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chelsea roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Chelsea is ranked #220 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Lakes (0.3% Native American/Other), Eagle Point (0.4% Native American/Other), Meadowbrook (0.6% Native American/Other), and Shoal Creek (0.1% Native American/Other). Chelsea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westover (0.8% Native American/Other).

Chelsea's Multiracial Population

609 residents of Chelsea identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chelsea roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Chelsea is ranked #211 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Lakes (3.2% Multiracial), Eagle Point (3.3% Multiracial), Westover (3.7% Multiracial), and Shoal Creek (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.