Gorham, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Gorham Overview

7,378
TOTAL POPULATION
3,320
MALE POPULATION
4,058
FEMALE POPULATION
81.81
MALES / 100 FEMALES
122.23
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,183
PER CAPITA INCOME
$117,969
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$85,179
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
48.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
51.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,406
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gorham Zip Codes

Gorham Area Codes

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 7,378.
What is the Total Male Population of Gorham?
Total Male Population of Gorham is 3,320.
What is the Total Female Population of Gorham?
Total Female Population of Gorham is 4,058.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gorham?
There are 81.81 Males per 100 Females in Gorham.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gorham?
There are 122.23 Females per 100 Males in Gorham.
What is the Median Population Age in Gorham?
Median Population Age in Gorham is 37.2 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 $40,183.
What is the Median Family Income in Gorham?
Median Family Income in Gorham is $117,969.
What is the Median Household income in Gorham?
Median Household Income in Gorham is $85,179.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gorham?
Income or Wage Gap in Gorham is 48.1%.
Women in Gorham earn 51.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gorham?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gorham is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gorham?
There are 4,406 People in the Labor Forcein in Gorham.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gorham?
70.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Gorham.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gorham?
Unemployment Rate in Gorham is 1.5%.

Race in Gorham

The most populous races in Gorham are White / Caucasian (6,467 | 87.6%), Two or more Races (495 | 6.7%), and Asian (189 | 2.6%).
Race in Gorham
Race# Population% Population
Asian1892.6%
Black / African American1632.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1472.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian6,46787.6%
Two or more Races4956.7%
Some other Race640.9%
Total7,378100.0%

Ancestry in Gorham

The most populous ancestries reported in Gorham are Irish (1,756 | 23.8%), English (1,339 | 18.1%), French (807 | 10.9%), German (629 | 8.5%), and French Canadian (559 | 7.6%), together accounting for 69.0% of all Gorham residents.
Ancestry in Gorham
Race# Population% Population
African60.1%
American2853.9%
Arab230.3%
Australian150.2%
Austrian210.3%
Brazilian210.3%
British570.8%
Cambodian60.1%
Canadian1311.8%
Celtic210.3%
Central American650.9%
Chinese1732.3%
Czech210.3%
Dominican170.2%
Dutch1792.4%
Eastern European80.1%
Ecuadorian50.1%
English1,33918.1%
European1772.4%
Filipino1061.4%
Finnish1421.9%
French80710.9%
French Canadian5597.6%
German6298.5%
Greek721.0%
Guatemalan590.8%
Haitian60.1%
Indian (Asian)50.1%
Iranian60.1%
Irish1,75623.8%
Israeli100.1%
Italian4716.4%
Japanese60.1%
Kenyan140.2%
Korean660.9%
Lebanese230.3%
Lithuanian470.6%
Mexican290.4%
Norwegian130.2%
Panamanian60.1%
Polish590.8%
Portuguese660.9%
Puerto Rican40.1%
Romanian250.3%
Russian110.2%
Scotch-Irish1271.7%
Scottish3384.6%
Somali260.4%
South American110.2%
Spaniard50.1%
Subsaharan African610.8%
Swedish1411.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian410.6%
Ukrainian400.5%
Uruguayan60.1%
Vietnamese981.3%
Welsh220.3%
Zimbabwean40.1%

Sex and Age in Gorham

Sex and Age in Gorham

The most populous age groups in Gorham are 20 to 24 Years (518 | 15.6%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (557 | 13.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gorham
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (1.9%)119 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years196 (5.9%)129 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years232 (7.0%)242 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years445 (13.4%)557 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Years518 (15.6%)480 (11.8%)
25 to 29 Years60 (1.8%)188 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years113 (3.4%)183 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Years149 (4.5%)214 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years171 (5.1%)200 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years364 (11.0%)375 (9.2%)
50 to 54 Years102 (3.1%)225 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years295 (8.9%)155 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years231 (7.0%)173 (4.3%)
65 to 69 Years142 (4.3%)206 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years86 (2.6%)232 (5.7%)
75 to 79 Years63 (1.9%)144 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years38 (1.1%)29 (0.7%)
85 Years and over53 (1.6%)207 (5.1%)
Total3,320 (100.0%)4,058 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Gorham

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years428 (12.9%)371 (9.1%)
15 to 17 Years108 (3.3%)111 (2.7%)
Under 18 Years598 (18.0%)601 (14.8%)
18 to 24 Years855 (25.8%)926 (22.8%)
15 to 44 Years1,456 (43.9%)1,822 (44.9%)
16 Years and over2,753 (82.9%)3,541 (87.3%)
18 Years and over2,722 (82.0%)3,457 (85.2%)
21 Years and over2,181 (65.7%)2,818 (69.4%)
60 Years and over613 (18.5%)991 (24.4%)
62 Years and over448 (13.5%)943 (23.2%)
65 Years and over382 (11.5%)818 (20.2%)
75 Years and over154 (4.6%)380 (9.4%)
Total3,320 (100.0%)4,058 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gorham

Median Family Size in Gorham

The median family size in Gorham is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,243 | 75.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.91 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (74 | 4.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gorham
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,243 (75.8%)2.91
Single Male/Father74 (4.5%)2.43
Single Female/Mother322 (19.7%)2.74
Total Families1,639 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Gorham

The median household size in Gorham is 2.28 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,243 | 47.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.98 persons per household. non-family households (956 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gorham
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,243 (47.9%)2.98
Single Male/Father74 (2.9%)2.78
Single Female/Mother322 (12.4%)2.77
Non-family956 (36.8%)1.17
Total Households2,595 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gorham

Out of a total of 2,595 households in Gorham, 1,639 (63.2%) are family households, while 956 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 696, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 796.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gorham
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-796 (30.7%)
2-Person Households696 (26.8%)160 (6.2%)
3-Person Households378 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households490 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households43 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households23 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households9 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,639 (63.2%)956 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Gorham

Fertility by Age in Gorham

Average fertility rate in Gorham is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 60.0 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 years51 (100.0%)60.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total51 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gorham

56.9% of women with births (51) in Gorham are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 43.1% 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 43.1% 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 years29 (56.9%)22 (43.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (56.9%)22 (43.1%)

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 Degree22 (43.1%)20.0
Bachelor's Degree13 (25.5%)21.0
Graduate Degree16 (31.4%)86.0
Total51 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gorham

43.1% 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%)22 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (56.9%)22 (43.1%)

Income in Gorham

Income Overview in Gorham

Per Capita Income in Gorham is $40,183, while median incomes of families and households are $117,969 and $85,179 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,378$40,183
Median Family Income1,639$117,969
Mean Family Income1,639$130,420
Median Household Income2,595$85,179
Mean Household Income2,595$106,090
Income Deficit1,639$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,37848.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,37851.92¢per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,3780.39

Earnings by Sex in Gorham

Average Earnings in Gorham are $34,351, $50,014 for men and $25,969 for women, a difference of 48.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Gorham
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,337 (48.1%)$50,014
Female2,525 (51.9%)$25,969
Total4,862 (100.0%)$34,351

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gorham

The most common earnings brackets in Gorham are $100,000+ for men (560 | 24.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (288 | 11.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gorham
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less115 (4.9%)288 (11.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999172 (7.4%)210 (8.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499114 (4.9%)243 (9.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99958 (2.5%)167 (6.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499138 (5.9%)119 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99949 (2.1%)43 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499102 (4.4%)83 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99983 (3.5%)5 (0.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49924 (1.0%)11 (0.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99917 (0.7%)28 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99923 (1.0%)179 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99989 (3.8%)98 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99943 (1.8%)162 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999116 (5.0%)75 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99925 (1.1%)10 (0.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99987 (3.7%)84 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999138 (5.9%)141 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999126 (5.4%)154 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999258 (11.0%)262 (10.4%)
$100,000+560 (24.0%)163 (6.5%)
Total2,337 (100.0%)2,525 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gorham

Average earnings in Gorham are $77,396 for men and $44,597 for women, a difference of 42.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $128,403, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $55,909. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,429, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $38,625.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gorham
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$55,909$42,835
College or Associate's Degree$75,208$61,429
Bachelor's Degree$87,250$38,625
Graduate Degree$128,403$0
Total$77,396$44,597

Family Income in Gorham

Family Income Brackets in Gorham

According to the Gorham family income data, there are 385 families falling into the $150,000 to $199,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Gorham
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000362.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999382.3%
$25,000 to $34,999181.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991348.2%
$50,000 to $74,99922513.7%
$75,000 to $99,99928417.3%
$100,000 to $149,99924314.8%
$150,000 to $199,99938523.5%
$200,000+27917.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gorham

4-person families (478 | 29.2%) account for the highest median family income in Gorham with $171,389 per family, while 2-person families (728 | 44.4%) have the highest median income of $43,948 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gorham
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families728 (44.4%)$87,895
3-Person Families382 (23.3%)$85,500
4-Person Families478 (29.2%)$171,389
5-Person Families19 (1.2%)$0
6-Person Families23 (1.4%)$0
7+ Person Families9 (0.5%)$0
Total1,639 (100.0%)$117,969

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gorham

The median family income in Gorham is $117,969, with families comprising 2 earners (855) having the highest median family income of $153,505, while families with no earners (220) have the lowest median family income of $71,250, accounting for 52.2% and 13.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gorham
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners220 (13.4%)$71,250
1 Earner360 (22.0%)$85,034
2 Earners855 (52.2%)$153,505
3+ Earners204 (12.4%)$148,043
Total1,639 (100.0%)$117,969

Household Income in Gorham

Household Income Brackets in Gorham

With 410 households falling in the category, the $150,000 to $199,999 income range is the most frequent in Gorham, accounting for 15.8% of all households. In contrast, only 52 households (2.0%) 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 $10,000522.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991174.5%
$15,000 to $24,999963.7%
$25,000 to $34,999963.7%
$35,000 to $49,99936113.9%
$50,000 to $74,99936614.1%
$75,000 to $99,99940215.5%
$100,000 to $149,99939715.3%
$150,000 to $199,99941015.8%
$200,000+29811.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gorham

The median household income in Gorham is $85,179, with the highest median household income of $116,127 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,183 households (45.6%) 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 50 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gorham
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years50 (1.9%)$0
25 to 44 Years570 (22.0%)$87,095
45 to 64 Years1,183 (45.6%)$116,127
65+ Years792 (30.5%)$55,395
Total2,595 (100.0%)$85,179

Poverty in Gorham

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gorham

With 1.9% poverty level for males and 4.9% for females among the residents of Gorham, 25 to 34 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (9.4%) and 80 females (25.2%) 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%)17 (14.3%)
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 Years16 (9.4%)16 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)6 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years36 (6.8%)36 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)80 (25.2%)
Total52 (1.9%)155 (4.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gorham

According to the poverty statistics in Gorham, males aged under 5 years and females aged 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 Years62 (100.0%)102 (85.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years252 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years157 (100.0%)176 (100.0%)
15 Years77 (100.0%)27 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years31 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years333 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years154 (90.6%)349 (95.6%)
35 to 44 Years320 (100.0%)408 (98.6%)
45 to 54 Years456 (100.0%)594 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years490 (93.2%)292 (89.0%)
65 to 74 Years228 (100.0%)438 (100.0%)
75 Years and over128 (100.0%)237 (74.8%)
Total2,688 (98.1%)3,021 (95.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gorham

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gorham show that 4.2% or 52 of the total 1,243 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.0%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 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 Children689 (95.0%)36 (5.0%)
1 or 2 Children460 (96.6%)16 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,191 (95.8%)52 (4.2%)

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 Children36 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children16 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Gorham

Employment by Class of Employer in Gorham

Among the 4,290 employed individuals in Gorham, private company employees (2,526 | 58.9%), not-for-profit organizations (709 | 16.5%), and local government employees (380 | 8.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gorham
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,52658.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2365.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1603.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations70916.5%
Local Government Employees3808.9%
State Government Employees2596.0%
Federal Government Employees200.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total4,290100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gorham

According to the labor force statistics for Gorham, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,294), 70.0% or 4,406 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 66 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 97.0% or 287 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.8% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gorham
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years532 (59.2%)23 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years746 (74.7%)11 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Years224 (90.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years287 (97.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years644 (87.7%)14 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,010 (94.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years395 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years292 (72.3%)17 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years270 (40.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over8 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,406 (70.0%)66 (1.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gorham

According to labor force statistics for Gorham, 89.1% of individuals (2,849) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,198) are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 50 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 34.0% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gorham
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School50 (100.0%)17 (34.0%)
High School Diploma527 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree670 (87.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,603 (96.0%)15 (0.9%)
Total2,849 (89.1%)35 (1.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gorham

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gorham are Management (517 | 11.9%), Community & Social Service (448 | 10.3%), Business & Financial (396 | 9.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (300 | 6.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (289 | 6.7%).
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%), Business & Financial (78.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (75.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (87.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Management323 (62.5%)194 (37.5%)
Business & Financial311 (78.5%)85 (21.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science85 (44.3%)107 (55.7%)
Computers & Mathematics20 (28.2%)51 (71.8%)
Architecture & Engineering32 (36.4%)56 (63.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 134 (29.9%)314 (70.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library37 (12.8%)252 (87.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment87 (75.6%)28 (24.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating58 (19.3%)242 (80.7%)
Health Technologists54 (30.2%)125 (69.8%)
Total (Category)911 (49.2%)942 (50.8%)
Total (Overall)2,087 (48.1%)2,255 (51.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gorham are Cleaning & Maintenance (309 | 7.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (215 | 5.0%), Personal Care & Service (134 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (62 | 1.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (34 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Gorham

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gorham, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (80.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (64.7%), and Security & Protection (35.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (80.6%), and Healthcare Support (78.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7 (21.9%)25 (78.1%)
Security & Protection22 (35.5%)40 (64.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention22 (64.7%)12 (35.3%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving65 (30.2%)150 (69.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance249 (80.6%)60 (19.4%)
Personal Care & Service26 (19.4%)108 (80.6%)
Total (Category)369 (49.1%)383 (50.9%)
Total (Overall)2,087 (48.1%)2,255 (51.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gorham are Office & Administration (719 | 16.6%), and Sales & Related (492 | 11.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gorham

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related254 (51.6%)238 (48.4%)
Office & Administration214 (29.8%)505 (70.2%)
Total (Category)468 (38.7%)743 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)2,087 (48.1%)2,255 (51.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gorham are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (157 | 3.6%), and Construction & Extraction (45 | 1.0%).
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 & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair92 (58.6%)65 (41.4%)
Total (Category)137 (67.8%)65 (32.2%)
Total (Overall)2,087 (48.1%)2,255 (51.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gorham are Material Moving (148 | 3.4%), Production (123 | 2.8%), and Transportation (53 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gorham

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gorham
OccupationMaleFemale
Production42 (34.2%)81 (65.8%)
Transportation48 (90.6%)5 (9.4%)
Material Moving112 (75.7%)36 (24.3%)
Total (Category)202 (62.4%)122 (37.7%)
Total (Overall)2,087 (48.1%)2,255 (51.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gorham

Employment Industries in Gorham

The major employment industries in Gorham include Educational Services (836 | 19.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (716 | 16.5%), Retail Trade (550 | 12.7%), Finance & Insurance (537 | 12.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (302 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Gorham

Employment Industries by Sex in Gorham

The Gorham industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (78.1%), and Finance & Insurance (74.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (78.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gorham
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction185 (73.1%)68 (26.9%)
Manufacturing97 (50.3%)96 (49.7%)
Wholesale Trade22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade286 (52.0%)264 (48.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing63 (69.2%)28 (30.8%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Information150 (78.1%)42 (21.9%)
Finance & Insurance400 (74.5%)137 (25.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)52 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific132 (65.7%)69 (34.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support99 (73.9%)35 (26.1%)
Educational Services289 (34.6%)547 (65.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance153 (21.4%)563 (78.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (32.7%)33 (67.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services129 (42.7%)173 (57.3%)
Public Administration28 (24.1%)88 (75.9%)
Total2,087 (48.1%)2,255 (51.9%)

Education in Gorham

School Enrollment in Gorham

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,792 students in Gorham are college / undergraduate (1,664 | 59.6%), middle school (408 | 14.6%), and elementary school (289 | 10.3%).
School Enrollment in Gorham
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool913.3%
Kindergarten260.9%
Elementary School28910.3%
Middle School40814.6%
High School2659.5%
College / Undergraduate1,66459.6%
Graduate / Professional491.8%
Total2,792100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gorham

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gorham
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (41.1%)43 (58.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old307 (94.5%)18 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds464 (97.9%)10 (2.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds194 (88.6%)25 (11.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds489 (69.1%)219 (30.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds512 (61.2%)325 (38.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
35 Years and over128 (92.7%)10 (7.2%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gorham

Business (548 | 25.0%), arts & humanities (216 | 9.9%), science & technology (180 | 8.2%), literature & languages (171 | 7.8%), and social sciences (159 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 2,190 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 & Mathematics1155.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1416.4%
Physical & Health Sciences371.7%
Psychology803.6%
Social Sciences1597.3%
Engineering813.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies331.5%
Science & Technology1808.2%
Business54825.0%
Education1597.3%
Literature & Languages1717.8%
Liberal Arts & History914.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1105.0%
Communications693.2%
Arts & Humanities2169.9%
Total2,190100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Gorham

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Gorham is some college / no degree, with 545 individuals or 63.7% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 768 individuals or 82.9%.
Education By Age Bracket in Gorham: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma193 (22.6%)89 (9.6%)
Some College / No Degree545 (63.7%)768 (82.9%)
Associate's Degree50 (5.9%)7 (0.8%)
Bachelor's Degree67 (7.8%)62 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total855 (100.0%)926 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Gorham is bachelor's degree, with 91 individuals or 52.6% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 194 individuals or 52.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Gorham: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma27 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
Some College / No Degree22 (12.7%)90 (24.3%)
Associate's Degree15 (8.7%)44 (11.9%)
Bachelor's Degree91 (52.6%)194 (52.3%)
Graduate Degree18 (10.4%)43 (11.6%)
Total173 (100.0%)371 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Gorham is high school diploma, with 148 individuals or 46.3% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 250 individuals or 60.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Gorham: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade9 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade16 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma148 (46.3%)39 (9.4%)
Some College / No Degree35 (10.9%)57 (13.8%)
Associate's Degree36 (11.3%)9 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree58 (18.1%)250 (60.4%)
Graduate Degree18 (5.6%)59 (14.2%)
Total320 (100.0%)414 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Gorham is bachelor's degree, with 397 individuals or 40.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 296 individuals or 31.9%.
Education By Age Bracket in Gorham: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)8 (0.9%)
9th to 12th Grade17 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma201 (20.3%)296 (31.9%)
Some College / No Degree90 (9.1%)100 (10.8%)
Associate's Degree134 (13.5%)135 (14.5%)
Bachelor's Degree397 (40.0%)239 (25.8%)
Graduate Degree153 (15.4%)150 (16.2%)
Total992 (100.0%)928 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Gorham is graduate degree, with 120 individuals or 31.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 235 individuals or 28.7%.
Education By Age Bracket in Gorham: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)12 (1.5%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)56 (6.9%)
High School Diploma83 (21.7%)235 (28.7%)
Some College / No Degree84 (22.0%)213 (26.0%)
Associate's Degree10 (2.6%)80 (9.8%)
Bachelor's Degree85 (22.3%)124 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree120 (31.4%)98 (12.0%)
Total382 (100.0%)818 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Gorham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gorham

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gorham
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle56 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle387 (21.7%)501 (29.9%)
2 Vehicles955 (53.6%)826 (49.2%)
3 Vehicles252 (14.1%)177 (10.5%)
4 Vehicles52 (2.9%)48 (2.9%)
5 or more Vehicles79 (4.4%)125 (7.4%)
Total1,781 (100.0%)1,677 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gorham

Commute Time in Gorham
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2767.5%
5 to 9 Minutes53514.5%
10 to 14 Minutes2777.5%
15 to 19 Minutes39310.7%
20 to 24 Minutes72719.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2236.1%
30 to 34 Minutes48913.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1774.8%
40 to 44 Minutes1965.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1423.9%
60 to 89 Minutes310.8%
90 or more Minutes2115.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Gorham

Commute Time by Sex in Gorham
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes157 (9.0%)119 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes94 (5.4%)441 (22.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes220 (12.6%)57 (2.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes129 (7.4%)264 (13.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes412 (23.6%)315 (16.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes43 (2.5%)180 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes258 (14.8%)231 (12.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes163 (9.3%)14 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes62 (3.5%)134 (6.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes55 (3.2%)87 (4.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes7 (0.4%)24 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes147 (8.4%)64 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gorham

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gorham
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM43 (2.5%)36 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM138 (7.9%)9 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (1.7%)2 (0.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM215 (12.3%)177 (9.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM62 (3.5%)188 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM334 (19.1%)358 (18.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM82 (4.7%)202 (10.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM213 (12.2%)159 (8.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM98 (5.6%)112 (5.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM77 (4.4%)85 (4.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM44 (2.5%)108 (5.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM36 (2.1%)60 (3.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM200 (11.5%)257 (13.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM175 (10.0%)177 (9.2%)
Total1,747 (100.0%)1,930 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gorham

Occupancy by Ownership in Gorham

Occupancy by Ownership in Gorham
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,94675.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units64925.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,595100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gorham

Occupancy by Household Size in Gorham
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household79630.7%
2-Person Household85633.0%
3-Person Household37814.6%
4+ Person Household56521.8%
Total Housing Units2,595100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gorham

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gorham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household395 (49.6%)401 (50.4%)
2-Person Household713 (83.3%)143 (16.7%)
3-Person Household311 (82.3%)67 (17.7%)
4+ Person Household527 (93.3%)38 (6.7%)
Total Housing Units1,946 (75.0%)649 (25.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gorham

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gorham
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma337 (57.2%)252 (42.8%)
College/Associate Degree603 (80.3%)148 (19.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher982 (79.8%)249 (20.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gorham

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gorham
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2489.6%
35 to 44 Years37214.3%
45 to 54 Years77129.7%
55 to 64 Years41215.9%
65 to 74 Years47318.2%
75 to 84 Years1656.4%
85 Years and Over1545.9%
Total2,595100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Gorham

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Gorham
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years209 (84.3%)39 (15.7%)
35 to 44 Years215 (57.8%)157 (42.2%)
45 to 54 Years640 (83.0%)131 (17.0%)
55 to 64 Years343 (83.3%)69 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years332 (70.2%)141 (29.8%)
75 to 84 Years155 (93.9%)10 (6.1%)
85 Years and Over52 (33.8%)102 (66.2%)
Total1,946 (75.0%)649 (25.0%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Gorham

Households by Occupants per Room in Gorham
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)
1.01 to 1.500 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Gorham

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Gorham
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later123 (6.3%)91 (14.0%)
2015 to 2016278 (14.3%)347 (53.5%)
2010 to 2014541 (27.8%)130 (20.0%)
2000 to 2009576 (29.6%)59 (9.1%)
1990 to 1999243 (12.5%)22 (3.4%)
1989 or earlier185 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Gorham

Median Income by Occupancy in Gorham

Median Income by Occupancy in Gorham
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,946 (75.0%)$105,946
Renter-Occupied649 (25.0%)$43,491
Average2,595 (100.0%)$85,179

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gorham

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gorham
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00036 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99916 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99952 (2.7%)66 (10.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (0.3%)16 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)74 (11.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99968 (3.5%)29 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999148 (7.6%)212 (32.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999250 (12.9%)117 (18.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999341 (17.5%)60 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999330 (17.0%)66 (10.2%)
$150,000 or more700 (36.0%)9 (1.4%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Gorham

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Gorham

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Gorham

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$105,946$1,846 x 12mo (20.9%)
Renter-Occupied$43,491$1,118 x 12mo (30.8%)
Average$85,179$1,433 x 12mo (20.2%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gorham

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gorham
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (0.5%)19 (2.9%)
$300 to $49958 (3.0%)69 (10.6%)
$500 to $799225 (11.6%)51 (7.9%)
$800 to $999186 (9.6%)107 (16.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499309 (15.9%)342 (52.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999323 (16.6%)26 (4.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499525 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999188 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more122 (6.3%)22 (3.4%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more109 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)
Total109 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent8 (11.8%)19 (18.4%)
20 to 29 percent30 (44.1%)44 (42.7%)
30 percent or more30 (44.1%)40 (38.8%)
Total68 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent65 (43.9%)10 (5.0%)
20 to 29 percent28 (18.9%)87 (43.7%)
30 percent or more55 (37.2%)102 (51.3%)
Total148 (100.0%)199 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent95 (38.0%)20 (17.1%)
20 to 29 percent130 (52.0%)97 (82.9%)
30 percent or more25 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total250 (100.0%)117 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent839 (61.2%)53 (39.3%)
20 to 29 percent461 (33.6%)60 (44.4%)
30 percent or more71 (5.2%)22 (16.3%)
Total1,371 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gorham

Housing Structures in Gorham

Housing Structures in Gorham
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,90973.6%
Single Unit, Attached973.7%
2 Unit Apartments1355.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1806.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments742.9%
10 or more Apartments1917.4%
Mobile Home / Other90.4%
Total2,595100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gorham

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gorham
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,814 (95.0%)95 (5.0%)
Single Unit, Attached71 (73.2%)26 (26.8%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (6.7%)126 (93.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments43 (23.9%)137 (76.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)191 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,946 (75.0%)649 (25.0%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Gorham

Housing Structures by Year Built in Gorham
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 201335713.8%
2000 to 200927310.5%
1980 to 199969226.7%
1960 to 197936714.1%
1940 to 195931712.2%
1939 or earlier58922.7%
Total2,595100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Gorham

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Gorham
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013306 (15.7%)51 (7.9%)
2000 to 2009251 (12.9%)22 (3.4%)
1980 to 1999396 (20.3%)296 (45.6%)
1960 to 1979282 (14.5%)85 (13.1%)
1940 to 1959296 (15.2%)21 (3.2%)
1939 or earlier415 (21.3%)174 (26.8%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

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%)96 (14.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms10 (0.5%)142 (21.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms429 (22.1%)286 (44.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms737 (37.9%)103 (15.9%)
8 or more Rooms770 (39.6%)22 (3.4%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gorham

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gorham
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas439 (22.6%)131 (20.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas115 (5.9%)79 (12.2%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)96 (14.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,360 (69.9%)248 (38.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels32 (1.6%)10 (1.5%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)85 (13.1%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gorham

Household Vehicle Usage in Gorham
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle29 (1.5%)150 (23.1%)
1 Vehicle683 (35.1%)329 (50.7%)
2 Vehicles965 (49.6%)170 (26.2%)
3 or more Vehicles269 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,946 (100.0%)649 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gorham

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gorham

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4731,473
Median Property Value$336,200$305,300
Median Household Income$82,083$538
Monthly Housing Costs$768$122
Real Estate Taxes$4,590$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gorham

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gorham
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009 (1.9%)13 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999146 (30.9%)698 (47.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999297 (62.8%)573 (38.9%)
$500,000 to $749,99921 (4.4%)169 (11.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)
Total473 (100.0%)1,473 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gorham

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gorham
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99952 (11.0%)36 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99938 (8.0%)5 (0.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99952 (11.0%)30 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99962 (13.1%)96 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (15.6%)188 (12.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (3.6%)267 (18.1%)
$150,000 or more162 (34.3%)313 (21.2%)
Total473 (100.0%)1,473 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Gorham

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)41 (2.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)2,094 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent8 (21.0%)30 (73.2%)
20 to 29 percent30 (78.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total38 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent52 (100.0%)96 (320.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)13 (43.3%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)28 (93.3%)
Total52 (100.0%)30 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent53 (85.5%)188 (341.8%)
20 to 29 percent9 (14.5%)42 (76.4%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)121 (220.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Gorham: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent253 (100.0%)1,118 (4,472.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)586 (2,344.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)461 (1,844.0%)
Total253 (100.0%)25 (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 2.0x79 (16.7%)109,896 (7,460.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x103 (21.8%)371 (25.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x71 (15.0%)553 (37.5%)
4.0x or more220 (46.5%)284 (19.3%)
Total473 (100.0%)1,473 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Gorham

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Gorham
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $399408.5%
$400 to $5997014.8%
$600 to $99930163.6%
$1,000 to $1,2995411.4%
$1,300 to $1,49981.7%
$1,500 or more00.0%
Total473100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Gorham

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Gorham
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $799130.9%
$800 to $99980.5%
$1,000 to $1,499473.2%
$1,500 to $1,99924716.8%
$2,000 to $2,49932321.9%
$2,500 to $2,99952535.6%
$3,000 or more18812.8%
Total1,473100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gorham

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gorham
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499464 (98.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total473 (100.0%)1,473 (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 Years199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,375 (99.2%)11 (0.8%)
19 to 25 Years1,326 (93.2%)96 (6.8%)
26 to 34 Years517 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years644 (87.7%)90 (12.3%)
45 to 54 Years981 (93.4%)69 (6.6%)
55 to 64 Years822 (96.3%)32 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years666 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older445 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,975 (95.9%)298 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gorham

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gorham
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,375 (99.2%)11 (0.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,326 (93.2%)96 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gorham

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gorham
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000356 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999682 (97.6%)17 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999734 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999812 (97.8%)18 (2.2%)
$100,000 and over3,087 (93.3%)223 (6.7%)

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 639 (19.6%)160 (80.4%)
6 to 18 Years91 (6.6%)1,304 (94.1%)
19 to 25 Years121 (8.5%)1,232 (86.6%)
25 to 34 Years53 (10.2%)480 (92.8%)
35 to 44 Years77 (10.5%)621 (84.6%)
45 to 54 Years34 (3.2%)968 (92.2%)
55 to 64 Years38 (4.4%)814 (95.3%)
65 to 74 Years552 (82.9%)475 (71.3%)
75 Years and over445 (100.0%)274 (61.6%)
Total1,450 (19.9%)6,328 (87.0%)

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 Years19 (3.5%)6 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years225 (21.9%)63 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years46 (3.5%)71 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years50 (21.9%)116 (26.5%)
75 Years and over46 (35.9%)177 (55.8%)

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%)6 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (4.3%)
75 Years and over46 (35.9%)123 (38.8%)

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 Years163 (15.9%)9 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)21 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years19 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (5.5%)60 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gorham: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years19 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years51 (5.0%)39 (3.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (1.6%)14 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)74 (16.9%)
75 Years and over23 (18.0%)63 (19.9%)

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 Years11 (1.1%)5 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years25 (1.9%)50 (3.7%)
65 to 74 Years50 (21.9%)50 (11.4%)
75 Years and over15 (11.7%)121 (38.2%)

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 Years19 (8.3%)27 (6.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)72 (22.7%)

Technology Access in Gorham

Computing Device Access in Gorham

Computing Device Access in Gorham
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,16983.6%
Smartphone2,22785.8%
Tablet1,80469.5%
No Computing Device1485.7%
Total2,595100.0%

Internet Access in Gorham

Internet Access in Gorham
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet210.8%
Broadband Home2,04378.7%
Cellular Data Only1114.3%
Satellite Internet341.3%
No Internet41315.9%
Total2,595100.0%