Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chisholm, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,712

Median Agei

46.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%4,394

Two or More

5.3%248

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.1%53

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%129

High School Diploma

26%877

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%335

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%560

Associate's Degree

18.2%614

Bachelor's Degree

13%439

Master's Degree

2.7%92

Professional Degree

0.8%28

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,200

Median Renti

$732

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.2%1,343

Renter-Occupied

27.8%518

Total Units

2,167

Homeownership

72.2%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%88

$50K–$100K

37.2%500

$100K–$150K

23.7%318

$150K–$200K

15.5%208

$200K–$300K

13%175

$300K–$500K

2.1%28

$500K–$1M

1%13

$1M+

1%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

200

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.8%125

1990–1999

0.7%15

1980–1989

1.2%26

1970–1979

11.5%250

1960–1969

6.5%141

1950–1959

18.9%410

1940–1949

10%217

1939 or earlier

45.4%983

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.3%1,495

Electricity

13.1%244

Fuel Oil

4.4%81

Wood

1.2%23

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%9

No Fuel

0.5%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,891

Mean Household Incomei

$96,412

Per Capita Incomei

$39,115

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

2,001

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%152

$10K–$15K

3.9%73

$15K–$20K

3.6%67

$20K–$25K

5.1%95

$25K–$30K

5.6%105

$30K–$35K

8.7%162

$35K–$40K

7.7%143

$40K–$45K

1.6%29

$45K–$50K

3.8%71

$50K–$60K

10.6%197

$60K–$75K

5.6%104

$75K–$100K

6.9%128

$100K–$125K

5.1%95

$125K–$150K

8.3%155

$150K–$200K

8.7%162

$200K+

6.6%123

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

206

Residentsi

279

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing107 homes93% occupied$383/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes86% occupied$371/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 860 homes90% occupied$410/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,891/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

66.1%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

25.5%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

7.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

64.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6.4% of subsidized households are minority

27.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,883

Avg. Commutei

16.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,922

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

514(14% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.5%Insured

0.5%Uninsured