Gorham, ME

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Gorham Overview

7,050
TOTAL POPULATION
3,064
MALE POPULATION
3,986
FEMALE POPULATION
76.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
130.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$46,521
PER CAPITA INCOME
$157,132
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$96,332
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
52.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
47.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,355
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gorham Zip Codes

Gorham Area Codes

Race in Gorham

The most populous races in Gorham are White / Caucasian (6,100 | 86.5%), Two or more Races (549 | 7.8%), and Asian (214 | 3.0%).
Race in Gorham
Race# Population% Population
Asian2143.0%
Black / African American1291.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1442.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian6,10086.5%
Two or more Races5497.8%
Some other Race580.8%
Total7,050100.0%

Ancestry in Gorham

The most populous ancestries reported in Gorham are Irish (1,758 | 24.9%), English (1,646 | 23.4%), French (681 | 9.7%), German (677 | 9.6%), and Polish (575 | 8.2%), together accounting for 75.7% of all Gorham residents.
Ancestry in Gorham
Ancestry# Population% Population
African60.1%
American1902.7%
Arab200.3%
Austrian200.3%
Brazilian190.3%
British711.0%
Burmese681.0%
Canadian1752.5%
Celtic190.3%
Central American400.6%
Czech620.9%
Danish80.1%
Dominican210.3%
Dutch200.3%
Ecuadorian50.1%
English1,64623.4%
European1221.7%
Finnish370.5%
French6819.7%
French Canadian4456.3%
German6779.6%
Greek570.8%
Guatemalan340.5%
Hungarian80.1%
Indian (Asian)2032.9%
Iranian70.1%
Irish1,75824.9%
Italian5497.8%
Jamaican70.1%
Japanese60.1%
Kenyan60.1%
Korean1161.7%
Lebanese140.2%
Mexican390.5%
Navajo260.4%
Norwegian60.1%
Pakistani70.1%
Panamanian60.1%
Polish5758.2%
Portuguese721.0%
Puerto Rican40.1%
Romanian250.4%
Russian60.1%
Scotch-Irish580.8%
Scottish3174.5%
Slovak350.5%
Somali250.4%
South American150.2%
Spaniard70.1%
Sri Lankan1171.7%
Subsaharan African650.9%
Sudanese70.1%
Swedish1752.5%
Thai50.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian70.1%
Ukrainian210.3%
Uruguayan100.1%
Welsh210.3%
Zimbabwean70.1%
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Immigrants in Gorham

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gorham came from Asia (184 | 2.6%), Europe (168 | 2.4%), South Eastern Asia (105 | 1.5%), Northern Europe (103 | 1.5%), and Philippines (89 | 1.3%), together accounting for 9.2% of all Gorham residents.
Immigrants in Gorham
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa590.8%
Asia1842.6%
Brazil360.5%
Canada60.1%
Caribbean130.2%
Central America230.3%
China170.2%
Czechoslovakia160.2%
Eastern Africa190.3%
Eastern Asia681.0%
Eastern Europe300.4%
Ecuador50.1%
England120.2%
Ethiopia60.1%
Europe1682.4%
Germany170.2%
Guatemala160.2%
India50.1%
Iraq60.1%
Ireland751.1%
Italy180.3%
Jamaica130.2%
Kenya20.0%
Korea510.7%
Latin America771.1%
Mexico70.1%
Middle Africa140.2%
Northern Africa70.1%
Northern Europe1031.5%
Philippines891.3%
Poland70.1%
Russia70.1%
Somalia110.2%
South Africa120.2%
South America410.6%
South Central Asia50.1%
South Eastern Asia1051.5%
Southern Europe180.3%
Sudan70.1%
Taiwan20.0%
Thailand30.0%
Vietnam130.2%
Western Asia60.1%
Western Europe170.2%
Zaire140.2%
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Sex and Age in Gorham

Sex and Age in Gorham

The most populous age groups in Gorham are 20 to 24 Years (550 | 17.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (602 | 15.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gorham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years91 (3.0%)53 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Years156 (5.1%)110 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Years80 (2.6%)294 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years284 (9.3%)494 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Years550 (17.9%)602 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Years134 (4.4%)199 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years147 (4.8%)134 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years112 (3.7%)208 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years133 (4.3%)207 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years352 (11.5%)246 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years150 (4.9%)282 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years254 (8.3%)155 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years252 (8.2%)187 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years137 (4.5%)228 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years113 (3.7%)205 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years48 (1.6%)143 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years37 (1.2%)94 (2.4%)
85 Years and over34 (1.1%)145 (3.6%)
Total3,064 (100.0%)3,986 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gorham

Median Family Size in Gorham

The median family size in Gorham is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,237 | 82.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.97 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (205 | 13.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.36 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gorham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,237 (82.3%)2.97
Single Male/Father62 (4.1%)2.68
Single Female/Mother205 (13.6%)2.36
Total Families1,504 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Gorham

The median household size in Gorham is 2.30 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,237 | 51.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.04 persons per household. non-family households (909 | 37.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gorham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,237 (51.3%)3.04
Single Male/Father62 (2.6%)2.79
Single Female/Mother205 (8.5%)2.38
Non-family909 (37.7%)1.24
Total Households2,413 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gorham

Out of a total of 2,413 households in Gorham, 1,504 (62.3%) are family households, while 909 (37.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 660, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 738.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gorham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-738 (30.6%)
2-Person Households660 (27.4%)133 (5.5%)
3-Person Households283 (11.7%)38 (1.6%)
4-Person Households427 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households134 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,504 (62.3%)909 (37.7%)

Female Fertility in Gorham

Fertility by Age in Gorham

Average fertility rate in Gorham is 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gorham
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)22.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)9.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gorham

66.7% of women with births (21) in Gorham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 33.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gorham
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)

Fertility by Education in Gorham

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gorham
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (33.3%)6.0
Bachelor's Degree14 (66.7%)23.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)9.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gorham

33.3% of women with births in Gorham are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gorham
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (66.7%)7 (33.3%)

Income in Gorham

Income Overview in Gorham

Per Capita Income in Gorham is $46,521, while median incomes of families and households are $157,132 and $96,332 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,050$46,521
Median Family Income1,504$157,132
Mean Family Income1,504$151,289
Median Household Income2,413$96,332
Mean Household Income2,413$125,709
Income Deficit1,504$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,05052.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,05047.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,0500.40

Earnings by Sex in Gorham

Average Earnings in Gorham are $42,340, $56,000 for men and $26,483 for women, a difference of 52.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Gorham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,228 (47.8%)$56,000
Female2,437 (52.2%)$26,483
Total4,665 (100.0%)$42,340

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gorham

The most common earnings brackets in Gorham are $100,000+ for men (550 | 24.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (442 | 18.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gorham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less158 (7.1%)204 (8.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999140 (6.3%)261 (10.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499111 (5.0%)102 (4.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99963 (2.8%)203 (8.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499143 (6.4%)210 (8.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99938 (1.7%)54 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49944 (2.0%)60 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99913 (0.6%)31 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49915 (0.7%)24 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)9 (0.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99942 (1.9%)146 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99978 (3.5%)73 (3.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99937 (1.7%)37 (1.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99949 (2.2%)97 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999118 (5.3%)75 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99925 (1.1%)22 (0.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999275 (12.3%)132 (5.4%)
$65,000 to $74,999101 (4.5%)65 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999228 (10.2%)442 (18.1%)
$100,000+550 (24.7%)190 (7.8%)
Total2,228 (100.0%)2,437 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gorham

Average earnings in Gorham are $72,943 for men and $55,974 for women, a difference of 23.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $126,731, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $49,529. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $82,727, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $30,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gorham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$49,529$30,000
College or Associate's Degree$73,281$82,727
Bachelor's Degree$83,056$54,500
Graduate Degree$126,731$69,904
Total$72,943$55,974

Family Income in Gorham

Family Income Brackets in Gorham

According to the Gorham family income data, there are 456 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Gorham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000181.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999271.8%
$25,000 to $34,999110.7%
$35,000 to $49,999835.5%
$50,000 to $74,99921514.3%
$75,000 to $99,99919713.1%
$100,000 to $149,99915810.5%
$150,000 to $199,99945630.3%
$200,000+34122.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gorham

4-person families (425 | 28.3%) account for the highest median family income in Gorham with $192,260 per family, while 2-person families (685 | 45.6%) have the highest median income of $58,894 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gorham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families685 (45.6%)$117,788
3-Person Families276 (18.3%)$157,629
4-Person Families425 (28.3%)$192,260
5-Person Families118 (7.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,504 (100.0%)$157,132

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gorham

The median family income in Gorham is $157,132, with families comprising 3+ earners (116) having the highest median family income of $240,882, while families with no earners (180) have the lowest median family income of $91,034, accounting for 7.7% and 12.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gorham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners180 (12.0%)$91,034
1 Earner241 (16.0%)$117,596
2 Earners967 (64.3%)$158,307
3+ Earners116 (7.7%)$240,882
Total1,504 (100.0%)$157,132

Household Income in Gorham

Household Income Brackets in Gorham

With 502 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Gorham, accounting for 20.8% of all households. In contrast, only 36 households (1.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gorham
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000361.5%
$10,000 to $14,999532.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991285.3%
$25,000 to $34,999723.0%
$35,000 to $49,99928511.8%
$50,000 to $74,99934714.4%
$75,000 to $99,99934314.2%
$100,000 to $149,99926811.1%
$150,000 to $199,99950220.8%
$200,000+37915.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gorham

The median household income in Gorham is $96,332, with the highest median household income of $155,294 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 562 households (23.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 20 households (0.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gorham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (0.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years562 (23.3%)$155,294
45 to 64 Years1,107 (45.9%)$126,183
65+ Years724 (30.0%)$65,417
Total2,413 (100.0%)$96,332

Poverty in Gorham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gorham

With 0.9% poverty level for males and 3.3% for females among the residents of Gorham, 55 to 64 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (3.6%) and 83 females (28.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gorham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.5%)
45 to 54 Years3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years18 (3.6%)18 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)83 (28.0%)
Total21 (0.9%)103 (3.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gorham

According to the poverty statistics in Gorham, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gorham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years91 (100.0%)53 (100.0%)
5 Years11 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years129 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years80 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years7 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years271 (100.0%)233 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years272 (100.0%)333 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years245 (100.0%)413 (99.5%)
45 to 54 Years478 (99.4%)521 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years488 (96.4%)324 (94.7%)
65 to 74 Years248 (100.0%)433 (100.0%)
75 Years and over88 (100.0%)213 (72.0%)
Total2,408 (99.1%)3,009 (96.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gorham

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gorham show that 1.5% or 18 of the total 1,237 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.6%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gorham
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children685 (97.4%)18 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children519 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,219 (98.5%)18 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gorham

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gorham
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gorham

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gorham
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children18 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Gorham

Employment by Class of Employer in Gorham

Among the 4,119 employed individuals in Gorham, private company employees (2,313 | 56.1%), not-for-profit organizations (699 | 17.0%), and local government employees (412 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gorham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,31356.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1924.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2245.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations69917.0%
Local Government Employees41210.0%
State Government Employees2596.3%
Federal Government Employees200.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,119100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gorham

According to the labor force statistics for Gorham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,239), 69.8% or 4,355 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 179 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 97.3% or 324 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.0% or 77 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gorham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years488 (65.0%)19 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years697 (60.5%)36 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years324 (97.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years271 (96.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years580 (87.9%)33 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years962 (93.4%)77 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years372 (91.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years376 (85.6%)13 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years287 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,355 (69.8%)179 (4.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gorham

According to labor force statistics for Gorham, 91.5% of individuals (2,884) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,152) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 124 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 96.0% or 1,648 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gorham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (92.9%)14 (100.0%)
High School Diploma683 (85.0%)91 (11.3%)
College / Associate Degree540 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,648 (96.0%)34 (2.0%)
Total2,884 (91.5%)136 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gorham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gorham are Community & Social Service (504 | 12.1%), Management (461 | 11.0%), Business & Financial (378 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (356 | 8.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (324 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gorham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gorham, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (84.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.6%), and Health Technologists (80.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management315 (68.3%)146 (31.7%)
Business & Financial286 (75.7%)92 (24.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science171 (52.8%)153 (47.2%)
Computers & Mathematics28 (23.3%)92 (76.7%)
Architecture & Engineering105 (63.2%)61 (36.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 248 (49.2%)256 (50.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library52 (20.1%)207 (79.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment194 (84.4%)36 (15.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating44 (12.4%)312 (87.6%)
Health Technologists40 (19.8%)162 (80.2%)
Total (Category)1,064 (52.6%)959 (47.4%)
Total (Overall)2,002 (47.9%)2,177 (52.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gorham are Food Preparation & Serving (264 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (211 | 5.1%), Personal Care & Service (81 | 1.9%), Security & Protection (67 | 1.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (40 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Gorham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gorham, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (95.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (71.6%), and Security & Protection (56.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (72.4%), and Healthcare Support (61.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Security & Protection38 (56.7%)29 (43.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention38 (95.0%)2 (5.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving73 (27.7%)191 (72.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance151 (71.6%)60 (28.4%)
Personal Care & Service39 (48.1%)42 (51.8%)
Total (Category)308 (48.0%)333 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)2,002 (47.9%)2,177 (52.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gorham are Office & Administration (770 | 18.4%), and Sales & Related (352 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gorham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related117 (33.2%)235 (66.8%)
Office & Administration232 (30.1%)538 (69.9%)
Total (Category)349 (31.1%)773 (68.9%)
Total (Overall)2,002 (47.9%)2,177 (52.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gorham are Construction & Extraction (60 | 1.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (42 | 1.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gorham

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,002 (47.9%)2,177 (52.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gorham are Material Moving (121 | 2.9%), Production (107 | 2.6%), and Transportation (44 | 1.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gorham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production13 (12.1%)94 (87.8%)
Transportation44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving103 (85.1%)18 (14.9%)
Total (Category)160 (58.8%)112 (41.2%)
Total (Overall)2,002 (47.9%)2,177 (52.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gorham

Employment Industries in Gorham

The major employment industries in Gorham include Educational Services (821 | 19.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (607 | 14.5%), Finance & Insurance (497 | 11.9%), Retail Trade (415 | 9.9%), and Construction (319 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Gorham

Employment Industries by Sex in Gorham

The Gorham industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Construction (82.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gorham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction264 (82.8%)55 (17.2%)
Manufacturing125 (44.6%)155 (55.4%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Retail Trade194 (46.8%)221 (53.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Information124 (82.7%)26 (17.3%)
Finance & Insurance372 (74.9%)125 (25.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific157 (58.8%)110 (41.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support28 (65.1%)15 (34.9%)
Educational Services311 (37.9%)510 (62.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance55 (9.1%)552 (90.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation105 (81.4%)24 (18.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services65 (26.8%)178 (73.3%)
Public Administration50 (36.5%)87 (63.5%)
Total2,002 (47.9%)2,177 (52.1%)

Education in Gorham

School Enrollment in Gorham

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,558 students in Gorham are college / undergraduate (1,733 | 67.7%), middle school (315 | 12.3%), and elementary school (197 | 7.7%).
School Enrollment in Gorham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool953.7%
Kindergarten431.7%
Elementary School1977.7%
Middle School31512.3%
High School1485.8%
College / Undergraduate1,73367.7%
Graduate / Professional271.1%
Total2,558100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gorham

Out of a total of 2,558 students who are enrolled in schools in Gorham, 645 (25.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,913 (74.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 361 (36.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 374 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gorham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds61 (88.4%)8 (11.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old240 (90.2%)26 (9.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds374 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds75 (78.1%)21 (21.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds458 (67.2%)224 (32.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds643 (64.0%)361 (36.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
35 Years and over46 (95.8%)2 (4.2%)
Total1,913 (74.8%)645 (25.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gorham

Business (579 | 27.2%), science & technology (323 | 15.2%), literature & languages (176 | 8.3%), education (148 | 7.0%), and arts & humanities (147 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 2,131 individuals in Gorham who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gorham
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1185.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1306.1%
Physical & Health Sciences70.3%
Psychology904.2%
Social Sciences1014.7%
Engineering703.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies50.2%
Science & Technology32315.2%
Business57927.2%
Education1487.0%
Literature & Languages1768.3%
Liberal Arts & History793.7%
Visual & Performing Arts793.7%
Communications793.7%
Arts & Humanities1476.9%
Total2,131100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gorham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gorham

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gorham are males with 2 vehicles (983, accounting for 59.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (778, making up 61.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gorham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle49 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle282 (17.1%)383 (24.1%)
2 Vehicles983 (59.7%)778 (48.9%)
3 Vehicles262 (15.9%)315 (19.8%)
4 Vehicles35 (2.1%)32 (2.0%)
5 or more Vehicles37 (2.2%)83 (5.2%)
Total1,648 (100.0%)1,591 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gorham

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gorham are 30 to 34 minutes (554 commuters, 15.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (551 commuters, 15.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (440 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Gorham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes37210.6%
5 to 9 Minutes44012.6%
10 to 14 Minutes2436.9%
15 to 19 Minutes3389.7%
20 to 24 Minutes55115.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2216.3%
30 to 34 Minutes55415.8%
35 to 39 Minutes1835.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1765.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1534.4%
60 to 89 Minutes270.8%
90 or more Minutes2457.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Gorham

The most common commute times in Gorham are 20 to 24 minutes (318 commuters, 19.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (346 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gorham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes173 (10.6%)199 (10.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes94 (5.8%)346 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes222 (13.6%)21 (1.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes78 (4.8%)260 (13.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes318 (19.5%)233 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes38 (2.3%)183 (9.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes235 (14.4%)319 (17.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes165 (10.1%)18 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes52 (3.2%)124 (6.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes74 (4.5%)79 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (0.4%)20 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes173 (10.6%)72 (3.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gorham

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gorham are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (273, 16.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (315, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gorham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM72 (4.4%)21 (1.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM66 (4.1%)12 (0.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM70 (4.3%)15 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM135 (8.3%)78 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM40 (2.5%)193 (10.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM246 (15.1%)315 (16.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM152 (9.3%)282 (15.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM273 (16.8%)189 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM64 (3.9%)132 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM70 (4.3%)67 (3.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM45 (2.8%)117 (6.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM40 (2.5%)54 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM206 (12.7%)192 (10.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM150 (9.2%)207 (11.1%)
Total1,629 (100.0%)1,874 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gorham

Occupancy by Ownership in Gorham

Of the total 2,413 dwellings in Gorham, owner-occupied units account for 1,755 (72.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 658 (27.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gorham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,75572.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units65827.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,413100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gorham

Occupancy by Household Size in Gorham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household73830.6%
2-Person Household79332.9%
3-Person Household32113.3%
4+ Person Household56123.3%
Total Housing Units2,413100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gorham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gorham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household330 (44.7%)408 (55.3%)
2-Person Household634 (79.9%)159 (20.1%)
3-Person Household276 (86.0%)45 (14.0%)
4+ Person Household515 (91.8%)46 (8.2%)
Total Housing Units1,755 (72.7%)658 (27.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gorham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gorham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma395 (61.2%)250 (38.8%)
College/Associate Degree455 (72.7%)171 (27.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher905 (79.2%)237 (20.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gorham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gorham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25010.4%
35 to 44 Years33213.8%
45 to 54 Years71829.8%
55 to 64 Years38916.1%
65 to 74 Years46719.4%
75 to 84 Years1687.0%
85 Years and Over893.7%
Total2,413100.0%

Housing Finances in Gorham

Median Income by Occupancy in Gorham

Median Income by Occupancy in Gorham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,755 (72.7%)$127,625
Renter-Occupied658 (27.3%)$46,611
Average2,413 (100.0%)$96,332

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gorham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gorham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00018 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99954 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)75 (11.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)53 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (1.5%)46 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99982 (4.7%)203 (30.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999187 (10.7%)161 (24.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999267 (15.2%)76 (11.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999247 (14.1%)20 (3.0%)
$150,000 or more856 (48.8%)24 (3.6%)
Total1,755 (100.0%)658 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gorham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gorham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)32 (4.9%)
$300 to $49933 (1.9%)46 (7.0%)
$500 to $799110 (6.3%)38 (5.8%)
$800 to $999276 (15.7%)87 (13.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499210 (12.0%)401 (60.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999227 (12.9%)40 (6.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499500 (28.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999263 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more136 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,755 (100.0%)658 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gorham

Housing Structures in Gorham

Housing Structures in Gorham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,74072.1%
Single Unit, Attached582.4%
2 Unit Apartments1405.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1887.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments953.9%
10 or more Apartments1697.0%
Mobile Home / Other230.9%
Total2,413100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gorham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gorham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,639 (94.2%)101 (5.8%)
Single Unit, Attached47 (81.0%)11 (19.0%)
2 Unit Apartments20 (14.3%)120 (85.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments33 (17.5%)155 (82.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments9 (5.3%)160 (94.7%)
Mobile Home / Other7 (30.4%)16 (69.6%)
Total1,755 (72.7%)658 (27.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gorham

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gorham
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)88 (13.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (0.3%)134 (20.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms330 (18.8%)287 (43.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms677 (38.6%)122 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms742 (42.3%)27 (4.1%)
Total1,755 (100.0%)658 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gorham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gorham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas477 (27.2%)101 (15.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas199 (11.3%)72 (10.9%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)133 (20.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,035 (59.0%)249 (37.8%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels44 (2.5%)11 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)92 (14.0%)
Total1,755 (100.0%)658 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gorham

Household Vehicle Usage in Gorham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle46 (2.6%)148 (22.5%)
1 Vehicle481 (27.4%)343 (52.1%)
2 Vehicles948 (54.0%)167 (25.4%)
3 or more Vehicles280 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,755 (100.0%)658 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gorham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gorham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4571,298
Median Property Value$440,600$415,500
Median Household Income$104,526$675
Monthly Housing Costs$904$136
Real Estate Taxes$5,648$12

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gorham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gorham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0007 (1.5%)12 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99915 (3.3%)267 (20.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999362 (79.2%)742 (57.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99973 (16.0%)261 (20.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)8 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)8 (0.6%)
Total457 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gorham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gorham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99954 (11.8%)18 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99925 (5.5%)27 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (14.4%)57 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99943 (9.4%)121 (9.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99971 (15.5%)224 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more181 (39.6%)176 (13.6%)
Total457 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gorham

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gorham
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x99 (21.7%)155,809 (12,003.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x79 (17.3%)295 (22.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x26 (5.7%)470 (36.2%)
4.0x or more253 (55.4%)207 (16.0%)
Total457 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gorham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gorham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8007 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499450 (98.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total457 (100.0%)1,298 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gorham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gorham

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gorham
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years986 (99.0%)10 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years1,351 (86.9%)204 (13.1%)
26 to 34 Years596 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years573 (86.8%)87 (13.2%)
45 to 54 Years782 (77.6%)226 (22.4%)
55 to 64 Years783 (92.3%)65 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years681 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older384 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,317 (91.4%)592 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gorham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gorham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen986 (99.0%)10 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,351 (86.9%)204 (13.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gorham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gorham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000265 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999480 (95.2%)24 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999668 (72.5%)254 (27.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999554 (90.2%)60 (9.8%)
$100,000 and over3,042 (93.7%)205 (6.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gorham

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gorham
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65 (2.8%)176 (97.2%)
6 to 18 Years150 (15.1%)861 (86.5%)
19 to 25 Years206 (13.3%)1,178 (75.8%)
25 to 34 Years17 (2.9%)589 (98.8%)
35 to 44 Years80 (12.1%)558 (84.6%)
45 to 54 Years38 (3.8%)763 (75.7%)
55 to 64 Years30 (3.5%)781 (92.1%)
65 to 74 Years549 (80.6%)514 (75.5%)
75 Years and over384 (100.0%)214 (55.7%)
Total1,459 (21.1%)5,634 (81.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gorham

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gorham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years171 (15.4%)95 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years89 (7.2%)43 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years57 (23.0%)117 (27.0%)
75 Years and over21 (23.9%)153 (51.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gorham

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gorham: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (1.4%)2 (0.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (4.4%)
75 Years and over21 (23.9%)66 (22.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gorham: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)62 (20.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gorham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years16 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years158 (14.3%)73 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years46 (3.7%)4 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)90 (20.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)41 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gorham: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years13 (1.2%)5 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years26 (2.1%)43 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years57 (23.0%)52 (12.0%)
75 Years and over10 (11.4%)118 (39.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gorham: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (8.9%)44 (10.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)82 (27.7%)

Technology Access in Gorham

Computing Device Access in Gorham

Computing Device Access in Gorham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,01383.4%
Smartphone2,10187.1%
Tablet1,75872.9%
No Computing Device1355.6%
Total2,413100.0%

Internet Access in Gorham

Internet Access in Gorham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,94980.8%
Cellular Data Only1707.0%
Satellite Internet251.0%
No Internet29212.1%
Total2,413100.0%

Gorham Summary

Gorham, Maine is a town located in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The town is situated on the western edge of the state, just south of Portland. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 16,381.

History

Gorham was first settled in 1736 by John Gorham and his family. The town was incorporated in 1764 and named after John Gorham. The town was originally part of the town of Scarborough, but was set off and incorporated in 1764.
Gorham was an important center of industry in the 19th century. The town was home to several mills, including a sawmill, gristmill, and a paper mill. The town was also home to a number of shoe factories, which produced shoes for the Union Army during the Civil War.

Geography

Gorham is located in western Maine, just south of Portland. The town is situated on the Presumpscot River, which flows through the town. The town is bordered by the towns of Scarborough to the east, Windham to the north, and Standish to the south.
Gorham is located in a hilly region of Maine, with elevations ranging from sea level to over 500 feet. The town is located in a temperate climate, with average temperatures ranging from the low 30s in the winter to the mid-70s in the summer.

Economy

Gorham is a largely residential community, with a small but vibrant business community. The town is home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a shoe factory.
Gorham is also home to the University of Southern Maine, which is located in the town. The university is the largest employer in the town, with over 2,000 employees.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 16,381. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $63,945. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 5.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gorham?
Total Population of Gorham is 7,050.
What is the Total Male Population of Gorham?
Total Male Population of Gorham is 3,064.
What is the Total Female Population of Gorham?
Total Female Population of Gorham is 3,986.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gorham?
There are 76.87 Males per 100 Females in Gorham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gorham?
There are 130.09 Females per 100 Males in Gorham.
What is the Median Population Age in Gorham?
Median Population Age in Gorham is 38.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gorham
Average Family Size in Gorham is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gorham
Average Household Size in Gorham is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gorham?
Per Capita income in Gorham is $46,521.
What is the Median Family Income in Gorham?
Median Family Income in Gorham is $157,132.
What is the Median Household income in Gorham?
Median Household Income in Gorham is $96,332.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gorham?
Income or Wage Gap in Gorham is 52.7%.
Women in Gorham earn 47.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gorham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gorham is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gorham?
There are 4,355 People in the Labor Forcein in Gorham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gorham?
69.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Gorham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gorham?
Unemployment Rate in Gorham is 4.1%.