Chelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea: city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Chelsea is a city located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,177 and a population density of 5,517 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 39,230 inhabitants.
The city was created 402 years ago in 1623.
Quick Facts about Chelsea
| Population | 39,230 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Postal code | 02150 |
| Area | 6.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3918,-71.0328 |
| Altitude | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1624 (402 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 22:33:24 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6,153 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Chelsea is located at 42°23'30"N 71°1'58"W (42.3917600, -71.0328300).
Chelsea map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Chelsea increased by 10.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,177 | - | census |
| 2011 | 36,207 | 2.84% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 36,911 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,644 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,685 | 2.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,735 | 2.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,261 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,287 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,937 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,690 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,230 | -1.17% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Chelsea
1Mary O'Malley State Park
Commandants Way, Chelsea, MA 02150, United States View details
Phone: +17814852804 | Website available
2Bellingham Hill Park
Bellingham Hill, Bellingham St & Cottage St., Chelsea, MA 02150, United States View details
Phone: +16174664200 | Website available
3Gov Bellingham-Cary House
34 Parker St, Chelsea, MA 02150, United States View details
Phone: +16178844090 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Chelsea
1Chelsea City Hall
500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 View details
Phone: +16174664000 | Website available
People born in Chelsea (95)
People born in Chelsea, including jazz and fusion pianist, keyboardist, and composer Chick Corea, ice hockey player Carl Voss, professor of psychology Ray Hyman, .
More notable people
- Edward J. King (Governor of Massachusetts (1925-2006)) he was born in 11/05/1925
- Elliot Aronson (American psychologist) he was born in 09/01/1932
- Horatio Alger (novelist) he was born in 13/01/1832
- Lewis Howard Latimer (American inventor) he was born in 04/09/1848
- John Ruiz (American former professional boxer) he was born in 04/01/1972
- Norman Cota (U.S. Army Major General) he was born in 30/05/1893
- Joseph C. O'Mahoney (American journalist, lawyer, and politician (1884-1962)) he was born in 05/11/1884
- Albert DeSalvo (American criminal and convicted rapist) he was born in 03/09/1931
- William Pepperell Montague (American philosopher) he was born in 11/11/1873
- Miguel La Fay Bardi (American priest) he was born in 11/11/1934
- Kenneth Tigar (American actor) he was born in 24/09/1942
- Harvie S (American musician) he was born in 06/12/1948
- Jimmy Moran (American track cyclist) he was born in 20/04/1886
- Jerry Douglas (American television and film actor) he was born in 12/11/1932
- Harvey Clark (American actor (1885-1938)) he was born in 04/10/1885
- Philip B. Low (American politician) he was born in 06/05/1836
- Léonard Forest (Canadian filmmaker and writer) he was born in 01/01/1928
- David Littmann (American academic) he was born in 28/07/1906
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chelsea, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165167 | Cambridge College | Boston (MA) | 02129 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chelsea, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BON | North Station | 100 Legends Way | RAIL |
| BOS | South Station | 2 South Station | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Chelsea.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Post Office | Chelsea (MA) | 02150 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Chelsea, Alabama City in Madison County, Alabama, United States with a population of 14,608 people.
- Chelsea, Michigan city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 5,377 people.
- Chelsea, Maine town in Maine, US with a population of 2,753 people.
- Chelsea, Oklahoma city in Oklahoma, US with a population of 1,877 people.
- Chelsea, Vermont town in Vermont, US with a population of 1,294 people.
- Chelsea, Wisconsin town in Wisconsin, US with a population of 790 people.
- Chelsea, Kansas township in Butler County, Kansas with a population of 266 people.
- Chelsea, Iowa city in Iowa, US with a population of 246 people.
- Chelsea, South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 26 people.
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , MA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | 691,531 | The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. |
| Revere | 52,375 | The most populous city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. |
| Jamaica Plain | 37,468 | Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Winthrop | 18,446 | City in Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Chelsea distances to largest Massachusetts cities