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Chelsea, AL

Founded 1996Shelby CountyElev. 156 m
Population
15,731
Median home
$339,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Chelsea

Chelsea is home to roughly 15,731 residents. Chelsea was founded in 1996 and sits in Shelby County. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $110,056. Homes carry a median value of $339,400, and about 90% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.7%). Around 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 34 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
15,731
Median age
38.2
Median household income
$110,056
Per-capita income
$45,990
Poverty rate
2.2%
High-school grad or higher
96.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
34 min
Work from home
13.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black7.4%
Asian0.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.5%
Sales & office22.9%
Service12.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.7%
Production, transportation & material moving7.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$339,400
Median gross rent
$1,456/mo
Owner-occupied
89.9%
Median year built
2007
Households
5,531
Avg. household size
2.83

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Chelsea has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading54%
Math64%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Chelsea High SchoolHighGrades 912
Chelsea Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Chelsea Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Forest Oaks Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Chelsea vs Alabama and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Chelsea.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Shelby County
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Chelsea is in Shelby County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Chelsea was founded in 1996 and sits in Shelby County. Elevation ~156 m.

Map of Chelsea
Chelsea, AL
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Registered sex offenders in Chelsea, AL (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Chelsea, Alabama.

Angela Michelle Torres, 44
Chelsea · Shelby County · 35043
AKA Angela M Pilkington
John David Hillin, 63
Chelsea · Shelby County · 35043
AKA John Hillin
John David Hillin, 63
Chelsea · 35043
AKA John Hillin, John D Hillin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Chelsea — frequently asked

What is the population of Chelsea, Alabama?
Chelsea has a population of about 15,731, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Chelsea?
The median home value in Chelsea is $339,400, and the median gross rent is $1,456/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Chelsea face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Shelby County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Chelsea?
Chelsea has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Chelsea?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Chelsea. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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