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Gorham

New York · 604 residents · 2.013 sq mi
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Gorham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,083. Population has fallen 22% since 2019, a loss of 172 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $146,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
−22%since 2019
from 776 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
300 / sq mi
−22%since 2019
from 385 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+15%since 2019
from 32.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
267411555699843201020202024Gorham
2024315
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,083
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $77,411 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,781
−1%since 2019
from $27,078 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $124,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+36%since 2019
from 1.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(776)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(557)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.1%(13)
Diversity Score11.8%(72)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−27%since 2019
from 22.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 45.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Female
54.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gorham, New York?

Gorham, New York has about 604 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gorham, New York earns about $67,083 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 $146,100.

How educated are people in Gorham, New York?

About 14.9% 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 18.2% of people in Gorham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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