Chelsea, South Dakota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chelsea, South Dakota
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Location in Faulk County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Faulk |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19 |
| • Density | 59.94/sq mi (23.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-11500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267327 |
Chelsea is a very small town in Faulk County, South Dakota, in the United States. In 2020, only 19 people lived there. The town might have been named after Chelsea in London, England, or Chelsea in Massachusetts.
Where is Chelsea?
Chelsea is a tiny town. It covers an area of about 0.82 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water. The town was officially started in 1906.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Chelsea has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at the population from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 110 | — | |
| 1930 | 84 | −23.6% | |
| 1940 | 51 | −39.3% | |
| 1950 | 41 | −19.6% | |
| 1960 | 53 | 29.3% | |
| 1970 | 45 | −15.1% | |
| 1980 | 41 | −8.9% | |
| 1990 | 33 | −19.5% | |
| 2000 | 33 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 27 | −18.2% | |
| 2020 | 19 | −29.6% | |
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Chelsea's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 27 people living in Chelsea. These people lived in 13 different homes, and 8 of these were families. The town had 15 places where people could live.
Everyone living in Chelsea at that time was White.
About 30% of the homes had kids under 18 living there. Almost half of the homes (46.2%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent, either a mom (7.7%) or a dad (7.7%). About 38.5% of homes were individuals living alone. Many of these individuals (30.8%) were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Chelsea in 2010 was 53.5 years.
- 22.2% of residents were younger than 18.
- 22.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 29.6% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the people (51.9%) were male, and 48.1% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Chelsea (Dakota del Sur) para niños
