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Chisholm

Maine · 1,380 residents · 2.186 sq mi
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Chisholm has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,508. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,380
−1%since 2000
from 1,399 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
631 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9241K1K2K2K1990201020202024Chisholm
2024988
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,508
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,966
−1%since 2000
from $19,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
36.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+57%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,363)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,334)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(65)
Diversity Score
5
+20%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chisholm, Maine?

Chisholm, Maine has about 1,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chisholm, Maine?

The typical household in Chisholm, Maine earns about $30,508 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chisholm, Maine expensive?

In Chisholm, Maine, the median home is worth about $111,400, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Chisholm, Maine?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chisholm, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chisholm, Maine?

About 17.0% of people in Chisholm, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chisholm, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Chisholm, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 248 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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