Chelsea, MA Demographics

A map of Chelsea's Population by Race

Chelsea, Massachusetts had a population of 40,787 in 2020. It was 20.2% White, 6.5% Black, 3.2% Asian, 65.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 2.5% 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 248 places in Massachusetts, Chelsea is the 38th 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

8,242 residents of Chelsea identify as White, or 20.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Chelsea considerably less than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chelsea is ranked #247 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is less White than neighboring Everett (34.1% White), Malden (40% White), Revere (44.9% White), Melrose (79.6% White), and Boston (44.6% White).

Chelsea's Black Population

2,667 residents of Chelsea identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chelsea roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chelsea is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is more Black than neighboring Revere (4.7% Black), and Melrose (3.1% Black). Chelsea is less Black than neighboring Everett (14.1% Black), Malden (14.2% Black), and Boston (19.1% Black).

Chelsea's Asian Population

1,299 residents of Chelsea identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chelsea roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chelsea is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is less Asian than neighboring Everett (7.5% Asian), Malden (25.8% Asian), Revere (5.5% Asian), Melrose (7.4% Asian), and Boston (11.2% Asian).

Chelsea's Hispanic Population

26,826 residents of Chelsea identify as Hispanic, or 65.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chelsea considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chelsea is ranked #2 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is more Hispanic than neighboring Everett (28.5% Hispanic), Malden (10.4% Hispanic), Revere (37.3% Hispanic), Melrose (4.5% Hispanic), and Boston (18.7% Hispanic).

Chelsea's Native American/Other Population

726 residents of Chelsea identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chelsea roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chelsea is ranked #42 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Melrose (0.9% Native American/Other), and Boston (1.6% Native American/Other). Chelsea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Everett (6.5% Native American/Other), Malden (2.9% Native American/Other), and Revere (2.7% Native American/Other).

Chelsea's Multiracial Population

1,027 residents of Chelsea identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chelsea roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Chelsea is ranked #230 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chelsea is less Multiracial than neighboring Everett (9.3% Multiracial), Malden (6.6% Multiracial), Revere (4.9% Multiracial), Melrose (4.4% Multiracial), and Boston (4.8% Multiracial).

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