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Gorham

New York · 617 residents · 2.013 sq mi
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Gorham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,875. Population has declined 3% since 2011. Median home value is $98,400. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
617
−3%vs 2011
vs 639 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 317 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
−1%vs 2011
vs 43.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
267411555699843201020202024Gorham
2024315
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,875
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,365 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,706
−3%vs 2011
vs $29,710 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.379 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $102,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $647 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.5% in 2011
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+17%vs 2011
vs 1.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(639)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(597)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(44)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 22.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.4%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
Female
54.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorham, New York?

Gorham, New York has about 617 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gorham, New York earns about $47,875 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 $98,400, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Gorham, New York?

About 36.6% 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 5.5% of people in Gorham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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