Chelsea, Michigan facts for kids
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Chelsea, Michigan
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| City of Chelsea | ||
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| Motto(s):
A city of history, a city of pride
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Location within Washtenaw County
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 Chelsea, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Chelsea, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Washtenaw | |
| Incorporated | 1889 (village) 2004 (city) |
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| Government | ||
| • Type | Council–manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.67 sq mi (9.50 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.62 sq mi (9.37 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) | |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,467 | |
| • Density | 1,511.89/sq mi (583.68/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
48118
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| Area code(s) | 734 | |
| FIPS code | 26-15020 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0623143 | |
Chelsea is a city located in Washtenaw County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 5,467 people lived there.
Contents
History of Chelsea
The area where Chelsea is now was first settled around 1820. It was part of the Michigan Territory back then. In 1834, it became known as Sylvan Township.
A railroad line was built through the area in 1848. A post office opened on January 4, 1849, and the place was first called Kendon. The name changed to Chelsea on July 19, 1850, when the train station opened. The community was officially mapped out.
The name Chelsea came from Elisha Congdon. He suggested it after his hometown of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Chelsea officially became a village in 1889. The old bank building downtown, which is 120 years old, now serves as the Chelsea courthouse.
In 2004, Chelsea changed from a village to a city. In 2011, the downtown area was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place with important history. It's known as the Chelsea Commercial Historic District.
Geography and Climate
Where is Chelsea Located?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Chelsea covers about 3.67 square miles (9.50 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The Border-to-Border Trail, a path for walking and biking, goes through the city.
Main Roads in Chelsea
- I-94 runs along the southern edge of the city.
- M-52, also called Main Street, goes through the middle of Chelsea from south to north.
Chelsea's Weather
Chelsea has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
| Climate data for Chelsea, MI (1991-2020 normals, extremes 2001-2024) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 62 (17) |
72 (22) |
87 (31) |
86 (30) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
101 (38) |
96 (36) |
94 (34) |
88 (31) |
78 (26) |
68 (20) |
101 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 52 (11) |
53 (12) |
67 (19) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
92 (33) |
91 (33) |
89 (32) |
80 (27) |
67 (19) |
56 (13) |
92 (33) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 30.6 (−0.8) |
34.0 (1.1) |
44.3 (6.8) |
57.5 (14.2) |
69.5 (20.8) |
78.8 (26.0) |
82.3 (27.9) |
80.4 (26.9) |
74.1 (23.4) |
61.0 (16.1) |
47.2 (8.4) |
35.9 (2.2) |
58.0 (14.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 23.5 (−4.7) |
25.7 (−3.5) |
34.9 (1.6) |
47.1 (8.4) |
58.6 (14.8) |
67.7 (19.8) |
71.4 (21.9) |
69.6 (20.9) |
62.5 (16.9) |
50.6 (10.3) |
39.0 (3.9) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
48.3 (9.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 16.4 (−8.7) |
17.4 (−8.1) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
36.6 (2.6) |
47.6 (8.7) |
56.5 (13.6) |
60.6 (15.9) |
58.9 (14.9) |
51.0 (10.6) |
40.2 (4.6) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
22.6 (−5.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −5 (−21) |
−5 (−21) |
6 (−14) |
22 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
43 (6) |
48 (9) |
47 (8) |
37 (3) |
26 (−3) |
15 (−9) |
4 (−16) |
−5 (−21) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −17 (−27) |
−25 (−32) |
−10 (−23) |
15 (−9) |
25 (−4) |
38 (3) |
44 (7) |
43 (6) |
31 (−1) |
22 (−6) |
0 (−18) |
−16 (−27) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.41 (61) |
1.98 (50) |
2.24 (57) |
3.01 (76) |
3.83 (97) |
3.64 (92) |
3.45 (88) |
3.56 (90) |
2.74 (70) |
3.14 (80) |
2.61 (66) |
2.08 (53) |
34.69 (880) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 10.9 (28) |
8.6 (22) |
4.7 (12) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.8 (4.6) |
6.0 (15) |
32.9 (83.9) |
| Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) | 7 (18) |
7 (18) |
4 (10) |
1 (2.5) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
1 (2.5) |
4 (10) |
7 (18) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.9 | 9.8 | 8.7 | 10.5 | 11.7 | 10.1 | 8.9 | 9.3 | 8.7 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 11.4 | 122.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 4.9 | 22.1 |
| Source: NOAA (snow depth and extremes) | |||||||||||||
People of Chelsea
Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,013 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,160 | 14.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,356 | 16.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,635 | 20.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,764 | 7.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,079 | 17.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,268 | 9.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,246 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,580 | 14.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,355 | 30.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,858 | 15.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,816 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,772 | −1.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,398 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,944 | 12.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,467 | 10.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 4,944 people living in Chelsea. There were 2,224 households, which are groups of people living together. About 28% of these households had children under 18.
The average age of people in Chelsea was 43.5 years old. About 22.7% of the residents were under 18. Also, 22.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was 45.5% male and 54.5% female.
Economy and Jobs
The Chelsea Milling Company, which makes Jiffy Mix, is located here. You might know their famous baking mixes! Other important employers in Chelsea include Saint Joseph Mercy Chelsea hospital. The Chrysler Proving Grounds, a place where cars are tested, also provides jobs.
Education in Chelsea
The city is part of the Chelsea School District. This district includes the city and nearby rural areas. Chelsea High School is located right in Chelsea.
The Chelsea District Library serves people in Chelsea and several nearby townships. In 2008, this library was named "Best Small Library in America" by a magazine called Library Journal.
Notable People from Chelsea
- Lynn Allen, a player in the NFL
- Dwight E. Beach, a U.S. Army general. Beach Middle School is named after him.
- Jeff Daniels, a famous actor. He started the Purple Rose Theatre Company in Chelsea.
- Bill Eversole, a racing driver.
- Laura Kasischke, a poet and novelist who won an award called the National Book Critics Circle Award.
- Tony Scheffler, a professional football player for the Detroit Lions.
- Fallon Henley, a professional wrestler for WWE.
Sister Cities
Chelsea has a sister city relationship with Shimizu, in Hokkaido, Japan. This means they have a special friendship and cultural exchange.
See also
In Spanish: Chelsea (Míchigan) para niños
