Chelsea, Michigan
Encyclopedia
Chelsea is a city in Washtenaw County
in the U.S. state
of Michigan
. The population was 4,398 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a village.
In March 2004, by a 995-226 vote, residents approved a change in municipal status from a village into a city. Residents no longer pay property taxes to adjacent Lima Township
and Sylvan Township
as they had under the village government. The city provides all services formerly provided by both village and township governments. http://www.chelseastandard.com/news/20050106C01ISPR.asp?ID=147
, the village had a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which, 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (1.47%) is water.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 4,398 people, 1,840 households, and 1,133 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,315.3 per square mile (508.4/km²). There were 1,913 housing units at an average density of 572.1 per square mile (221.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.14% White, 0.70% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races
, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population..
There were 1,840 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples
living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $51,132, and the median income for a family was $72,266. Males had a median income of $50,506 versus $35,579 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $27,609. About 2.5% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
Middle School, and Chelsea High School
.
Chelsea also has a sister city exchange program with the town of Shimizu
located in Hokkaido
, Japan
's Northern island
. The exchange program started in 1993 by Brian Oakley (CHS Class of 1986).
Washtenaw County, Michigan
Washtenaw County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 344,791. Its county seat is Ann Arbor. The United States Office of Management and Budget defines the county as part of the Detroit–Warren–Flint Combined Statistical Area...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. The population was 4,398 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a village.
In March 2004, by a 995-226 vote, residents approved a change in municipal status from a village into a city. Residents no longer pay property taxes to adjacent Lima Township
Lima Township, Michigan
Lima Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 3,224. The 2008 population estimate is 3,186...
and Sylvan Township
Sylvan Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan
Sylvan Township is a civil township of Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,425 at the 2000 census. The 2008 population estimate is 3,394...
as they had under the village government. The city provides all services formerly provided by both village and township governments. http://www.chelseastandard.com/news/20050106C01ISPR.asp?ID=147
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village had a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km²), of which, 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (1.47%) is water.
Demographics
As of 2010 Chelsea had a population of 4,944. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 96.1% white, 0.4% black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% from some other race and 1.5% from two or more races. 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.As of the census
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 4,398 people, 1,840 households, and 1,133 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,315.3 per square mile (508.4/km²). There were 1,913 housing units at an average density of 572.1 per square mile (221.1/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.14% White, 0.70% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races
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...
, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population..
There were 1,840 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the village the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $51,132, and the median income for a family was $72,266. Males had a median income of $50,506 versus $35,579 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $27,609. About 2.5% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Chelsea residents typically send their children to public institutions, including North Creek Elementary School (formerly North Elementary), South Meadows Elementary School (formerly South Elementary), Pierce Lake Elementary School, Dwight E. BeachDwight E. Beach
General Dwight Edward Beach commanded the United States Forces Korea from 1965–1966 and U.S. Army, Pacific from September 1966 to July 1968. He gained his commission in 1932 into the Field Artillery...
Middle School, and Chelsea High School
Chelsea High School (Michigan)
Chelsea High School is a public institution located in Chelsea, Michigan, United States. It is also one of the participating districts in the Early College Alliance. The 2008-2009 school year was CHS's first year of the Link Crew program...
.
Chelsea also has a sister city exchange program with the town of Shimizu
Shimizu, Hokkaido
is located at the base of the Hidaka Mountain Range in the Kamikawa District, Tokachi, Hokkaidō, Japan. The name Shimizu is taken from the Ainu word Pekerebetsu, which means bright clean river. This town of 10,243, primary source of income is through agriculture. This town, like many others in...
located in Hokkaido
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
's Northern island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
. The exchange program started in 1993 by Brian Oakley (CHS Class of 1986).
Local celebrities
- Dwight E. BeachDwight E. BeachGeneral Dwight Edward Beach commanded the United States Forces Korea from 1965–1966 and U.S. Army, Pacific from September 1966 to July 1968. He gained his commission in 1932 into the Field Artillery...
, U.S. Army General and namesake of Beach Middle School - Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsJeffrey Warren "Jeff" Daniels is an American actor, musician and playwright. He founded a non-profit theatre company, the Purple Rose Theatre Company, in his home state of Michigan...
, actor of stage and screen - Tony SchefflerTony Scheffler-Denver Broncos:Scheffler was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. After seeing limited playing time early in the season, Scheffler saw increased playing time and production after Jay Cutler was inserted as the Broncos starting quarterback on December 3, 2006,...
, professional football player for the Detroit LionsDetroit LionsThe Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...