Chisholm
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Maine

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.
- 1,343residents (2020 Census)
- 394 ftelevation · 120 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 614 / sq mipopulation density
- 04239ZIP code
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 had 1,343 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,343 |
|---|---|
| Density | 614 per sq mi (237 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chisholm at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,343 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.19 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4929° N, 70.1926° W |
| ZIP code | 04239 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2312770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chisholm
- Jay1.7 mi N
- Livermore Falls4.2 mi SE
- Canton5.0 mi W
- Chesterville5.2 mi NE
- Livermore5.7 mi S
- Fayette7.4 mi SE
- Hartford9.7 mi SW
- Wilton9.7 mi N
- Dixfield10.4 mi W
- Vienna10.4 mi NE
- Mount Vernon11.6 mi E
- Wayne12.1 mi SE
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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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