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Gorham

New Hampshire · 1,773 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 $31,813. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,500. With a median age of 41.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,773
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,776 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,053 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,055 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.4
+2%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gorham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,813
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,910
+35%since 1990
from $12,548 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $384 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
31.2% rent
2.1
−40%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

13.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.5%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−26%since 1990
from 17.6 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, New Hampshire?

Gorham, New Hampshire has about 1,773 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gorham, New Hampshire earns about $31,813 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 $66,500, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Gorham, New Hampshire?

About 13.5% 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 8.0% of people in Gorham, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gorham, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Gorham, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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