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Chisholm

Minnesota · 4,775 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 $41,761. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,600. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,775
−4%since 2000
from 4,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,068 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
−1%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Chisholm
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,761
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,332
+50%since 2000
from $16,204 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,831)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(36)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(4,286)
Black1.3%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(111)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other3.2%(154)
Diversity Score17.5%(835)
Diversity Score
17
+527%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chisholm, Minnesota?

Chisholm, Minnesota has about 4,775 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chisholm, Minnesota?

The typical household in Chisholm, Minnesota earns about $41,761 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 $79,600, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Chisholm, Minnesota?

About 18.1% 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 23.2% 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 515 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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