Chelsea Authority

Chelsea is a middle-income small town of 1,880 with home prices 1.8× below the Oklahoma median.

Chelsea, Oklahoma

Population in Chelsea stands at 1,880 — placing it among the smaller communities of Rogers County, Oklahoma. The median household income stands at $50,875.

Definition and scope

Located in Rogers County, Oklahoma, Chelsea operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Chelsea has approximately 1,880 residents. The median age is 33.9 years. Roughly 56% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $109,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 59.6%
• Black or African American: 0.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Chelsea is $50,875. Poverty rate stands at 19.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 6.6%. Educational attainment: 8.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Chelsea:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Chelsea is Delozier Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Nowata County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 744 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.