Chelsea, Maine
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Population change since 2000: +6.3%
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| Males: 1,405 |  (51.6%) |
| Females: 1,316 |  (48.4%) |
| Median resident age: | 44.9 years |
| Maine median age: | 43.0 years |
Zip codes: 04330.
| Chelsea: | $70,543 |
| ME: | $69,543 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,320 (it was $17,591 in 2000)
Chelsea town income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $220,473 (it was $81,100 in 2000)
| Chelsea: | $220,473 |
| ME: | $290,600 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $236,573; detached houses: $257,878; townhouses or other attached units: $279,624; in 2-unit structures: $165,218; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $152,679; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $182,239; mobile homes: $91,490
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Chelsea, ME
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- 2,62396.4%White alone
- 281.0%American Indian alone
- 261.0%Two or more races
- 210.8%Hispanic
- 190.7%Asian alone
- 20.07%Black alone
- 20.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in Chelsea detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 16 registered sex offenders living in Chelsea, Maine as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Chelsea is 170 to 1.
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Ancestries: French (22.8%), Irish (15.6%), English (13.4%), French Canadian (9.1%), United States (8.9%), German (5.3%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 03/01/1851
Elevation: 183 feet
Land area: 19.5 square miles.
Population density: 140 people per square mile (very low).
34 residents are foreign born
| This town: | 1.3% |
| Maine: | 2.9% |
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Chelsea town: | 1.4% ($1,129) |
| Maine: | 1.5% ($1,417) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME 
(50.7 miles , pop. 64,249).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (152.0 miles , pop. 589,141).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (318.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).
Nearest cities:
Randolph, ME (2.0 miles ),
), Farmingdale, ME (2.0 miles ),
), Pittston, ME (2.4 miles ),
), Whitefield, ME (2.6 miles )
)Latitude: 44.28 N, Longitude: 69.70 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 207
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 2022: 6 buildings, average cost: $103,200
- 2021: 9 buildings, average cost: $103,200
- 2020: 7 buildings, average cost: $103,200
- 2019: 6 buildings, average cost: $103,200
- 2018: 6 buildings, average cost: $181,200
- 2017: 29 buildings, average cost: $51,500
- 2016: 3 buildings, average cost: $21,700
- 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $150,000
- 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $114,700
- 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $142,500
- 2011: 12 buildings, average cost: $134,700
- 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $144,000
- 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $102,700
- 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $136,000
- 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $75,700
- 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $122,900
- 2004: 19 buildings, average cost: $118,900
- 2003: 16 buildings, average cost: $98,400
- 2002: 9 buildings, average cost: $82,700
- 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $93,600
- 2000: 9 buildings, average cost: $103,300
- 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $68,300
- 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $69,200
- 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $95,000
| Here: | 3.3% |
| Maine: | 3.4% |
- Health care (13.8%)
- Public administration (10.5%)
- Construction (9.4%)
- Educational services (9.1%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
- Transportation equipment (4.5%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.2%)
- Construction (18.5%)
- Transportation equipment (7.2%)
- Repair & maintenance (6.6%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.1%)
- Public administration (5.8%)
- Health care (4.8%)
- Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
- Health care (22.6%)
- Public administration (15.1%)
- Educational services (14.5%)
- Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
- Social assistance (3.8%)
- Finance & insurance (3.3%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
- Cashiers (3.6%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.5%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.8%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
- Cashiers (6.1%)
- Registered nurses (5.4%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
Average climate in Chelsea, Maine
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 62.3. This is about average.
| City: | 62.3 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 2.80. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 2.80 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 0.185. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.2 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.185 |
| U.S.: | 1.515 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 29.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 29.5 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Earthquake activity:
Chelsea-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 66.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 198.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 198.9 miles away from Chelsea center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 108.6 miles away from Chelsea center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 231.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 16.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Kennebec County (21) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 4
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Snows: 5, Hurricanes: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Chelsea:
- MAINE VETERANS HOME - AUGUSTA (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
- KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-AUGUSTA (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
- SUPPORTIVE LIVING SYSTEMS INC (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
- MAINE GENERAL REHAB AND NURSING AT GLENRIDGE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
- RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (Hospital, about 4 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
- KENNEBEC VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 5 miles away; AUGUSTA, ME)
- MERRILL MEMORIAL MANOR (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GARDINER, ME)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Chelsea:
- University of Maine at Augusta (about 7 miles; Augusta, ME; Full-time enrollment: 3,204)
- University of Maine at Farmington (about 35 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 50 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)
- Southern Maine Community College (about 51 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
- University of Southern Maine (about 52 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
- Husson University (about 60 miles; Bangor, ME; FT enrollment: 2,421)
- University of New England (about 66 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
Public elementary/middle school in Chelsea:
- CHELSEA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 245, Location: 566 TOGUS ROAD, Grades: PK-8)
Private elementary/middle school in Chelsea:
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Chelsea: Chelsea Volunteer Fire Department Hallowell Road Station (A), Chelsea Volunteer Fire Department Togus Road Station (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Chelsea Heights Cemetery (1), Togus National Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Tinkham Pond (A), Togus Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attractions: Northeast Cutting Services (102 River Road # 2) (1), Sails Aloft (102 River Road # 2) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map
Birthplace of: John F. Chase - Army Medal of Honor recipient.
Drinking water stations with addresses in Chelsea and their reported violations in the past:
DAMONS QUICK STOP- JUNES RESTAURANT (Population served: 375, Groundwater):Past monitoring violations:
- 6 routine major monitoring violations
- One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.5 people |
| Maine: | 2.3 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 72.5% |
| Whole state: | 62.9% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 10.1% |
| Whole state: | 9.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
| This town: | 15.1% |
| Whole state: | 10.9% |
| This town: | 6.1% |
| Whole state: | 4.1% |
People in group quarters in Chelsea in 2010:
- 30 people in hospitals with patients who have no usual home elsewhere
- 30 people in in-patient hospice facilities
- 29 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
- 21 people in group homes intended for adults
- 13 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals and psychiatric units in other hospitals
- 2 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
For population 15 years and over in Chelsea:
- Never married: 21.5%
- Now married: 57.4%
- Separated: 0.6%
- Widowed: 5.3%
- Divorced: 15.2%
For population 25 years and over in Chelsea:
- High school or higher: 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
- Unemployed: 3.0%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 11.6 |
| Maine average: | 11.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Chelsea, ME (based on Kennebec County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 21,758 | 11 |
| Mainline Protestant | 8,999 | 60 |
| Evangelical Protestant | 5,829 | 56 |
| Other | 2,466 | 17 |
| None | 83,099 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 24
| This county: | 1.99 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.80 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
| Kennebec County: | 0.17 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 0.14 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
| Here: | 1.41 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 2.20 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 77
| Kennebec County: | 6.38 / 10,000 pop. |
| Maine: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 105
| Kennebec County: | 8.70 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 11.02 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Kennebec County: | 8.6% |
| Maine: | 8.2% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 28.2% |
| Maine: | 25.0% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Chelsea:
- WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WEZW (1400 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMDR (1340 AM; 1 kW; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
- WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
- WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
- WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
- WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Strongest FM radio stations in Chelsea:
- WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WABK-FM (104.3 FM; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WKCG (101.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WCYI (93.9 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WBCI (105.9 FM; BATH, ME; Owner: BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- WTOS-FM (105.1 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WCME (96.7 FM; BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WMEW (91.3 FM; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WLOB-FM (96.3 FM; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
- WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
- WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Chelsea:
- WPFO (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: CMCG PORTLAND LICENSE LLC)
- WCBB (Channel 10; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
- WFYW-LP (Channel 69; FAIRFIELD/WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- DW23AB (Channel 23; WATERVILLE, ME; Owner: RUSSELL COMMUNICATIONS)
Medal of Honor Recipients
Medal of Honor Recipient born in Chelsea: John F. Chase.
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Chelsea)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
2- Togus, 1045 Eastern Ave (Lat: 44.278500 Lon: -69.685972), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.1 m, Call Sign: WQSC969,
Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 17815.0 MHz... (+17 more), Grant Date: 09/04/2013, Expiration Date: 09/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 09/17/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St., Room 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
- West Winslow, 22 Dr. Mann Road (Lat: 44.523472 Lon: -69.644806), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.2 m, Call Sign: WQVA953,
Assigned Frequencies: 19425.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz, 19375.0 MHz, 19425.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 12/11/2014, Expiration Date: 12/11/2024, Cancellation Date: 09/17/2020, Certifier: Jessica B Lyons, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard Street, Room 2100, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Chelsea)2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
- Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Chelsea, ME
- 9054.9%Structure Fires
- 4426.8%Outside Fires
- 2615.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
- 42.4%Other
According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 19 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a constant trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (54.9%), and Outside Fires (26.8%).
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 87.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 9.3%Wood
- 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 89.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 8.1%Electricity
- 2.7%Wood
Chelsea compared to Maine state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.