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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chisholm

Minnesota · 4,960 residents · 4.469 sq mi
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Chisholm has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,472. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $46,700. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,960
−6%since 1990
from 5,290 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,110 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,184 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
+4%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Chisholm
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,472
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,069 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,204
+41%since 1990
from $11,499 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$314
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.6% in 1990
21.9% rent
1.6
+24%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(5,266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(16)
Asian0.3%(16)
Diversity Score1.9%(99)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,831)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(36)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score2.8%(138)
3
+49%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−35%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chisholm, Minnesota?

Chisholm, Minnesota has about 4,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chisholm, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chisholm, Minnesota earns about $28,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chisholm, Minnesota expensive?

In Chisholm, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Chisholm, Minnesota?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chisholm, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chisholm, Minnesota?

About 12.1% of people in Chisholm, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chisholm, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chisholm, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 330 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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