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Gorham

Illinois · 256 residents · 1.219 sq mi
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Gorham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,750. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $21,800. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

256
−8%since 1990
from 279 in 1990
1990 – 2025
210 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 229 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
−6%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1141832533223911990201020202024Gorham
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,214 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,739
+51%since 1990
from $7,783 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.8%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$21,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
83.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
16.8% rent
1.0
−4%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.5%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
−15%since 1990
from 28.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorham, Illinois?

Gorham, Illinois has about 256 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gorham, Illinois?

The typical household in Gorham, Illinois earns about $22,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorham, Illinois expensive?

In Gorham, Illinois, the median home is worth about $21,800, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Gorham, Illinois?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gorham, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gorham, Illinois?

About 26.8% of people in Gorham, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gorham, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gorham, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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