Chisholm, Maine facts for kids
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Chisholm, Maine
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 Chisholm, Maine
Location in Maine
Chisholm, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Franklin |
| Town | Jay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) |
| • Land | 2.19 sq mi (5.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,343 |
| • Density | 614.36/sq mi (237.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04239 (Jay)
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-12770 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0563957 |
Chisholm is a small community located in the town of Jay, in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area identified by the government for counting people, but it's not a separate town or city.
In 2010, about 1,380 people lived here. Chisholm is an industrial village. It was named after Hugh J. Chisholm. He built a large paper company here in 1888. This company used the strong flow of the Androscoggin River to power its machines.
Chisholm's Location
Chisholm is found on the southern edge of the town of Jay. It is very close to the town of Livermore Falls. This town is in Androscoggin County. Chisholm and Livermore Falls share a connected urban area.
The community covers about 5.66 square kilometers (2.19 square miles) of land. It sits on the east side of the Androscoggin River.
People Living in Chisholm
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| 2020 | 1,343 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,399 people living in Chisholm. These people lived in 633 households. About 405 of these were families. The area had about 641 people per square mile.
- Who Lives Here:
- Most people (98.36%) were White.
- A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian.
- Some people were from two or more races.
- About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- Households and Families:
- About 24% of households had children under 18.
- Almost half (48.2%) were married couples.
- About 12% were single mothers with no husband present.
- About 29.4% of households were individuals living alone.
- About 15.3% of these individuals were 65 or older.
- The average household had 2.21 people.
- The average family had 2.69 people.
- Age Groups:
- About 20.8% of the people were under 18.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 24.9% were between 25 and 44.
- About 25.7% were between 45 and 64.
- About 20.6% were 65 or older.
- The average age in Chisholm was 43 years old.
- Money and Income:
- The average income for a household was $35,500 per year.
- For families, the average income was $39,148 per year.
- About 11% of all people in Chisholm lived below the poverty line. This included 17.4% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Chisholm (Maine) para niños
