Chelsea, Alabama
City · Population 17,293 · #40 in Alabama
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About Chelsea
Chelsea, AL is a close-knit town located in central Alabama counting 17,293 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Chelsea is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 32.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 530 residents per square mile.
📰 Chelsea News Today
- Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Apartment Community in Chelsea, Alabama rebusinessonline.com · Aug 18
- Alyssa McCaslin Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
- Alabama church breaks ground for first permanent worship space in its history Episcopal News Service · Jun 22
- Tommy Cates Obituary - Gardendale, AL Dignity Memorial · Aug 13
- Chelsea considering its own police department, what it could cost WBRC · Apr 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Chelsea Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Chelsea — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,293.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Chelsea
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Applebee's — american
- Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
- Dos Botellas — mexican
- Pinto Thai — thai
- Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Station 31 Kitchen — burger
- Waffle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chelsea
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Chelsea
- Chelsea High School
- Chelsea Middle School
- Chelsea Park Elementary School
- Forest Oaks Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)17,293
Rank in state#40 of 463
Land area32.62 sq mi
Density530/sq mi
Coordinates33.3090, -86.6351