Chelsea, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Chelsea is a city in Shelby County
, Alabama
, United States
. Chelsea was incorporated on March 1, 1996 with a population of 906. At the 2000 census the population was 2,949. According to U.S. Census Bureau, the 2010 population for Chelsea was 10,183. Chelsea is widely considered the fastest growing city in Shelby County, which is the fastest growing county in the state of Alabama.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 2,949 people, 1,022 households, and 849 families residing in the city. The population density
was 293.6 people per square mile (113.4/km2). There were 1,091 housing units at an average density of 108.6 per square mile (42.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.78% White
, 0.78% Black
or African American
, 0.88% Native American
, 0.17% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.58% from other races
, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,022 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples
living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $67,083, and the median income for a family was $72,206. Males had a median income of $46,071 versus $28,403 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $24,717. About 5.5% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
The population of Chelsea is rapidly increasing due to new home construction in the area. The largest of these neighborhoods is Chelsea Park, a joint venture between Eddleman Properties and Thornton Homes, which will feature about 3000 new homes when completed.
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and Tony Picklesimer.
Shelby County, Alabama
Shelby County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama and a part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area. It is named in honor of Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky. The county seat of Shelby County is Columbiana. As of 2010 U.S. Census the population was 195,085. Shelby...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
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. Chelsea was incorporated on March 1, 1996 with a population of 906. At the 2000 census the population was 2,949. According to U.S. Census Bureau, the 2010 population for Chelsea was 10,183. Chelsea is widely considered the fastest growing city in Shelby County, which is the fastest growing county in the state of Alabama.
Demographics
As of 2010 Chelsea had a population of 10,183. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 89.5% white, 5.7% black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from some other race, 1.3% from two or more races and 3.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 2,949 people, 1,022 households, and 849 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 293.6 people per square mile (113.4/km2). There were 1,091 housing units at an average density of 108.6 per square mile (42.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.78% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.78% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.88% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.58% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.81% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 1,022 households out of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 14.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $67,083, and the median income for a family was $72,206. Males had a median income of $46,071 versus $28,403 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $24,717. About 5.5% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.
The population of Chelsea is rapidly increasing due to new home construction in the area. The largest of these neighborhoods is Chelsea Park, a joint venture between Eddleman Properties and Thornton Homes, which will feature about 3000 new homes when completed.
Schools
Chelsea currently has five schools in the Shelby County School system. This includes Mt. Laurel Elementary, Chelsea Intermediate, Chelsea Park Elementary, Chelsea Middle, and Chelsea High SchoolChelsea High School (Chelsea, Alabama)
Chelsea High School is a public institution located in Chelsea, Alabama. Chelsea High School is home of the Hornets, and its colors are blue and white...
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Politics
The City of Chelsea was incorporated March 1, 1996. Its municipal government is now headed by the current Mayor Earl Niven and city council members Juanita Champion, Robert Barnes, Mike Denton,and Tony Picklesimer.
Famous residents
- Gary BradberryGary BradberryGary Bradberry is a race car driver. He raced in the NASCAR All-Pro Series, and had top-ten points finishes from 1990-1993. After that, Bradberry made the jump to major NASCAR leagues...
, Charlie BradberryCharlie BradberryCharlie Bradberry was an American NASCAR driver who ran part time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2003 and 2004. His best finish was 6th at Mansfield Motorsports Speedway in 2004...
, and Stanley Smith-NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr... - Fabian SanchezFabian SanchezFabian Sanchez is a professional dancer born in New York City, New York, who grew up in Colombia. He currently resides in Chelsea, Alabama. Fabian was the 2006 Mambo champion. He is known as.-Dancing with the Stars:...
-Dancing With The StarsDancing with the StarsDancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
member and "Mambo King"