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Gorham

Maine · 7,469 residents · 7.657 sq mi
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Gorham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,859. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $296,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Maine median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,469
+79%since 2000
from 4,164 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
975 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+27%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K8K1990201020202024Gorham
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,859
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,605
+122%since 2000
from $17,844 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$296,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,124
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+16%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,005)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(32)
Asian1.1%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(6,709)
Black1.9%(142)
Hispanic / Latino2%(152)
Asian1.6%(122)
Other3.7%(280)
Diversity Score22.1%(1,648)
Diversity Score
22
+268%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorham, Maine?

Gorham, Maine has about 7,469 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gorham, Maine?

The typical household in Gorham, Maine earns about $80,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorham, Maine expensive?

In Gorham, Maine, the median home is worth about $296,500, and the typical rent is about $1,124 a month.

How educated are people in Gorham, Maine?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gorham, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gorham, Maine?

About 3.0% of people in Gorham, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gorham, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Gorham, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,851 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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