Demographics & People — Chelsea, Michigan
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,420 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 51.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,691 |
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| Family Households | 1,296 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,191 |
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| Black or African American | 47 |
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| Asian | 8 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,418 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,322 |
| English | 1,172 |
| Irish | 727 |
| American | 372 |
| Other groups | 340 |
| Polish | 261 |
| Italian | 259 |
| Scottish | 249 |
| French (except Basque) | 225 |
Language
| English Only | 5,150 |
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| Spanish | 4 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,260 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 459 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,518 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Chelsea, Michigan.
