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Chisholm, MN
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Population
4,712
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,054
ZIP codes
0
Chisholm and its ZIP codes
Chisholm at a glance
- Chisholm is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 163rd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $50,891, 43% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,200 (67% below Minnesota) and median rent is $732 a month.
Local data for Chisholm, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chisholm, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,891
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$109,200
Median rent
$732/mo
Homeownership
72.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (628), Norwegian Americans (360), Swedish Americans (317).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Chisholm.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,615
95,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,867
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $13,363 per person
How people get to work
Chisholm, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chisholm, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,085
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
290
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -4°F
24.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chisholm, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Chisholm
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BuhlCity | 4.7 mi | 3.3 |
| HibbingCity | 5.9 mi | 182 |
| KinneyCity | 7.3 mi | 3.9 |
| KeewatinCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Mountain IronCity | 12 mi | 68.1 |
| Iron JunctionCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| LeonidasCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| NashwaukCity | 15 mi | 15.2 |
| EvelethCity | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| VirginiaCity | 17 mi | 18.8 |
| GilbertCity | 19 mi | 11.7 |
| CalumetCity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| McKinleyCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| MarbleCity | 23 mi | 4.4 |
| GoodlandCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| CookCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chisholm, MN in?
- Chisholm is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Chisholm, MN?
- About 4,712 people live in Chisholm, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chisholm?
- Nearby places include Buhl (4.7 mi), Hibbing (5.9 mi), Kinney (7.3 mi), Keewatin (11 mi), Mountain Iron (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023