Chelsea, OK Demographics

A map of Chelsea's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,121	1,129	59.6%	56.7%
Native American/Other	468	464	24.9%	23.3%
Multiracial	237	354	12.6%	17.8%
Hispanic	51	33	2.7%	1.7%
Black	3	9	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Chelsea, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,880, a decrease from the 1,991 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.6% White, 24.9% Native American/Other, 12.6% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chelsea, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chelsea has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Chelsea, that probability was 59.2% in 2020 and 56.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chelsea is ranked the 154th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Chelsea was ranked the 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chelsea's White Population

1,121 residents of Chelsea, or 59.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chelsea is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Chelsea ranks 628th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chelsea's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Chelsea's population has increased from 56.7% to 59.6%.

Chelsea is more White than neighboring New Alluwe (38.1% White), Bushyhead (58.6% White), and Foyil (57.2% White). Chelsea is less White than neighboring White Oak (69% White), and Adair (62% White).

Chelsea's Black Population

3 residents of Chelsea, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chelsea is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Chelsea ranks 416th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chelsea's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Chelsea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Chelsea is more Black than neighboring New Alluwe (0% Black), Foyil (0% Black), White Oak (0% Black), and Adair (0% Black). Chelsea is less Black than neighboring Bushyhead (1.5% Black).

Chelsea's Asian Population

0 residents of Chelsea, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chelsea is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Chelsea ranks 412th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chelsea's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chelsea's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Chelsea is less Asian than neighboring Bushyhead (2.6% Asian), and Adair (0.2% Asian).

Chelsea's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Chelsea, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chelsea is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Chelsea ranks 736th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chelsea's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 54.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Chelsea's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.7%.

Chelsea is less Hispanic than neighboring New Alluwe (19% Hispanic), Bushyhead (5.3% Hispanic), Foyil (5.5% Hispanic), White Oak (3.7% Hispanic), and Adair (6.6% Hispanic).

Chelsea's Native American/Other Population

468 residents of Chelsea, or 24.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chelsea is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Chelsea ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chelsea's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Chelsea's population has increased from 23.3% to 24.9%.

Chelsea is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Alluwe (21.4% Native American/Other), Bushyhead (17.7% Native American/Other), White Oak (22.7% Native American/Other), and Adair (19.1% Native American/Other). Chelsea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foyil (31.4% Native American/Other).

Chelsea's Multiracial Population

237 residents of Chelsea, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chelsea is slightly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Chelsea ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chelsea's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Chelsea's population has decreased from 17.8% to 12.6%.

Chelsea is more Multiracial than neighboring Foyil (5.9% Multiracial), White Oak (4.5% Multiracial), and Adair (12.2% Multiracial). Chelsea is less Multiracial than neighboring New Alluwe (21.4% Multiracial), and Bushyhead (14.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.