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Gorham

New Hampshire · 1,851 residents · 1.683 sq mi
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Gorham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,666. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,500. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,851
+4%since 2000
from 1,773 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,053 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+25%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gorham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,666
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,760
+129%since 2000
from $16,910 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,714)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(41)
Asian1.2%(23)
Other2.1%(38)
Diversity Score14.7%(273)
Diversity Score
15
+316%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorham, New Hampshire?

Gorham, New Hampshire has about 1,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gorham, New Hampshire earns about $50,666 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Gorham, New Hampshire?

About 36.3% 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 3.1% of people in Gorham, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gorham, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Gorham, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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