Chelsea

Shelby County, Alabama

Population 230K |Median income $97,961 |1 hospital

Population

230,211

Shelby County

Median Income

$97,961

+44% vs avg

Median Home Value

$326,100

+43% vs avg

Median Age

40.3

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

230K+16%

Median Income

$97,961+42%

Median Home Value

$326,100+69%

Poverty Rate

7.2%-9%

Unemployment

2.9%-55%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,401/mo

Poverty Rate

7.2% -49% vs avg

Unemployment 2.9%

Bachelor's Degree+ 46.8%

Work From Home 16.9%

Public Transit 0%

Population

White 75.5%

African American 13.5%

Asian 2.2%

Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

40.2%

Short Sleep Duration

34.2%

Obesity

31.7%

Physical Inactivity

20.7%

Binge Drinking

16.3%

Frequent Mental Distress

14.6%

Frequent Physical Distress

11.3%

Diabetes

11.2%

Current Smoking

10.5%

Current Asthma

9.3%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 79.7%

Dental Visit 68.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

7.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

5.7%

Stroke

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER

ALABASTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Chelsea Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 29m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Chelsea, AL? ▼

Chelsea, AL has a population of 230,211 people, located in Shelby County, Alabama.

What is the median household income in Chelsea? ▼

The median household income in Chelsea, AL is $97,961 per year. The poverty rate is 7.2%.

What is the median home value in Chelsea? ▼

The median home value in Chelsea, AL is $326,100. Median rent is $1,401/month.

What are the top health concerns in Chelsea? ▼

The top health indicators in Chelsea include High Blood Pressure (40.2%), Short Sleep Duration (34.2%), Obesity (31.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Chelsea? ▼

Chelsea has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Chelsea? ▼

The median age in Chelsea, AL is 40.3 years. 46.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Chelsea, AL is located in Shelby County, Alabama. With a population of 230K and a median household income of $97,961, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Chelsea area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Shelby County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.