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Gorham

Illinois · 173 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 $27,188. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $26,800. The poverty rate of 51.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−32%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+29%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141832533223911990201020202024Gorham
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,378
+5%since 2000
from $11,739 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.0%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$481
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+3%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(252)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(154)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(2)
Diversity Score21.6%(37)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.1%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 23.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorham, Illinois?

Gorham, Illinois has about 173 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gorham, Illinois?

The typical household in Gorham, Illinois earns about $27,188 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 $26,800, and the typical rent is about $481 a month.

How educated are people in Gorham, Illinois?

About 6.2% 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 51.0% 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 106 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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