Chisholm

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Maine

Aerial view of Chisholm, Maine
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Chisholm is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Franklin County, Maine, with 1,343 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 394 ft (120 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jay, 1.7 miles N.

About Chisholm

Chisholm is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Jay in Franklin County, Maine, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chisholm had a population of 1,343. It is an industrial village named for Hugh J. Chisholm, who built the Otis Falls Pulp & Paper Company here in 1888 to use Androscoggin River water power.

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Living in Chisholm

Median household income
$57,826
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$787/mo
Median age
51.3
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Chisholm, ME population

Chisholm had 1,343 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,343
Density614 per sq mi (237 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Chisholm at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountyFranklin County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,343 (2020)
Land area2.19 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Water area0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²)
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates44.4929° N, 70.1926° W
ZIP code04239
Census code (GEOID)2312770

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Chisholm

What county is Chisholm in?

Chisholm is in Franklin County, Maine.

What is the population of Chisholm, ME?

1,343 people lived in Chisholm at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Chisholm, ME?

The ZIP code of Chisholm is 04239.

What is the elevation of Chisholm?

394 feet (120 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Chisholm?

Jay (1.7 mi), Livermore Falls (4.2 mi), Canton (5.0 mi), Chesterville (5.2 mi), Livermore (5.7 mi).

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