Chelsea, Maine facts for kids
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Chelsea, Maine
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| Nickname(s):
Gateway to the Capital
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Location in Kennebec County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Kennebec |
| Incorporated | March 1, 1851 |
| Villages | Chelsea Chelsea Heights Togus |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of selectmen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.98 sq mi (51.75 km2) |
| • Land | 19.54 sq mi (50.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,778 |
| • Density | 142/sq mi (54.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04330
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-12350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582406 |
| Website | www.chelseamaine.org |
Chelsea is a small town located in Kennebec County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,778 people lived there. Chelsea is known for being home to the Togus Springs Hotel and facilities for veterans.
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History of Chelsea
Chelsea became an official town on March 1, 1851. Before that, it was part of Hallowell. The town got its name from Chelsea, Massachusetts, another town in New England.
Geography of Chelsea
Chelsea is located on the east side of the Kennebec River. It covers an area of about 19.98 square miles (51.75 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Neighboring Towns
Chelsea shares its borders with several other towns:
- To the west, it borders Hallowell.
- To the north, it is next to Augusta.
- To the southwest, you'll find Farmingdale.
- To the south, it borders Randolph and Pittston.
- To the east, it borders Whitefield.
Chelsea is considered part of the larger Augusta area.
Population and People
The number of people living in Chelsea has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| 1860 | 1,024 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,238 | 20.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,537 | 24.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,356 | 53.3% | |
| 1900 | 3,092 | 31.2% | |
| 1910 | 3,216 | 4.0% | |
| 1920 | 2,050 | −36.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,210 | 7.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,280 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,169 | −4.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,893 | −12.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,095 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,522 | 20.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,497 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,559 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,721 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,778 | 2.1% | |
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Life in Chelsea
In 2010, there were 2,721 people living in Chelsea. Most people lived in families, with many being married couples. About 31% of households had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in Chelsea was about 44.9 years old.
Notable People
- John F. Chase: He was a hero during the American Civil War and also an inventor.
