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Chelsea, Maine, in Kennebec county, is 48 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 147 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 2,559 people in the town.
In Chelsea, about 58% of adults are married.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Chelsea than in most places.
In 2000, Chelsea had a median family income of $44,688.
Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 88% of housing in Chelsea is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.
In Chelsea, 93% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Chelsea is to try the public transportation system.
Comparing Chelsea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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