Chisholm, Maine Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Chisholm, Maine had a total population of 988, the 106th largest community in Maine, with a median household income of $57,826, which is 23% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Chisholm Quick Facts
How Chisholm Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,115 | 988 | -11.4% |
| Median household income | $59,524 | $57,826 | -2.9% |
| Median home value | $131,000 | $146,900 | +12.1% |
How Chisholm Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 19 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Chisholm Rankings in Maine
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Other Cities in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 4,705 | $41,033 | 20.5% | $169,900 |
| Wilton | 1,687 | $48,177 | 10.0% | $166,200 |
| Kingfield | 586 | $37,250 | 21.8% | $174,800 |
| Rangeley | 407 | $28,674 | 1.7% | $161,100 |
Cities Similar to Chisholm
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland | 932 | $56,765 | $105,400 | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| Cornish | 1,024 | $68,686 | N/A | 16.1% | 8.3% |
| Oxford | 1,106 | $56,111 | $183,400 | 26.8% | 25.9% |
| Boothbay Harbor | 1,047 | $49,861 | $327,800 | 42.8% | 25.6% |
| Limestone | 1,079 | $52,607 | $97,100 | 18.6% | 13.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 988, Chisholm's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Chisholm is a small community located in Maine, within Franklin County. The total population is 988. It ranks as the 106th most populous out of 155 Census-designated places in Maine.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chisholm is 51.3 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 44.8 years. 18.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chisholm is $57,826. This is 23% lower than the state median of $74,733. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Chisholm, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $146,900. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $296,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Chisholm is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 74.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Chisholm was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.7% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
33.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Chisholm, Maine is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maine state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 155 Census-designated places in Maine. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chisholm, Maine?
Chisholm, Maine has a population of 988 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Chisholm, ME?
The median household income in Chisholm is $57,826, which is 28% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Chisholm, ME?
The poverty rate in Chisholm is 15.5%. This means approximately 153 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Chisholm, Maine?
Chisholm's population is 99.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Chisholm, ME?
The median home value in Chisholm is $146,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.
How educated is Chisholm, Maine?
33.2% of adults (25+) in Chisholm hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.