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Gorham

New York · 315 residents · 2.013 sq mi
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Gorham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,571. Population has declined 9% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $228,700. With a median age of 66.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

315
−9%since 2023
from 345 in 2023
2010 – 2024
156 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 171 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
66.1
−4%since 2023
from 69.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
267411555699843201020202024Gorham
2024315
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,571
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,893 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$48,669
+14%since 2023
from $42,779 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.145
−24%since 2023
from 0.190 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$228,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
89.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
10.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
−7%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(326)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(17)
Diversity Score13.1%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(295)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(17)
Diversity Score15%(47)
15
+15%since 2023
from 13 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
+12%since 2023
from 14.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
59.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
23.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
13.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
8.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
82.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
14.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.0% in 2023
52.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
27.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorham, New York?

Gorham, New York has about 315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gorham, New York earns about $98,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gorham, New York expensive?

In Gorham, New York, the median home is worth about $228,700.

How educated are people in Gorham, New York?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gorham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gorham, New York?

About 5.1% of people in Gorham, New York 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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