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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gorham

New Hampshire · 1,776 residents · 1.683 sq mi
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Gorham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $77,100. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,776
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,773 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,055 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,053 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.4
−2%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gorham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,083
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,813 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,548
−26%vs 2000
vs $16,910 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.5%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$77,100
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$384
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $439 in 2000
US average: $450
68.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.8% in 2000
31.5% rent
3.5
+67%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(7)
Asian1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(63)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,776)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.9%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gorham, New Hampshire?

Gorham, New Hampshire has about 1,776 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gorham, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Gorham, New Hampshire earns about $22,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorham, New Hampshire expensive?

In Gorham, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $77,100, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Gorham, New Hampshire?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gorham, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gorham, New Hampshire?

About 5.5% of people in Gorham, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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

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