Population 18,674 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gorham
Household size in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Gorham run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Maine overall, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Gorham is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 37.9, even as the national median rose. Only one other Maine city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in Gorham, well below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Maine.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gorham
Renters in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gorham is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Gorham: just 3.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Maine city with 5,000+ people has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Gorham is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only five have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $764 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $992 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,142 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,712 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$948 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in Gorham pays $1,712 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $948 a month since 2006–10, up 124%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gorham
Bachelor's degrees in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.0% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Gorham than nationally: 44.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Gorham: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Gorham has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Maine cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Gorham has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gorham compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham | 2.46 | 37.6 | 8.0% | 20.4% | 3.9% | 1987 | $1,712 | 44.4% | 98.1% | 2.5% |
| Westbrook | 2.33 | 40.2 | 9.5% | 36.2% | 6.5% | 1971 | $1,529 | 40.6% | 96.4% | 2.4% |
| Buxton Center | 2.81 | 43.7 | 7.4% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 1987 | $1,236 | 21.0% | 99.7% | 0.1% |
| Shaw Mills | 2.79 | 36.5 | 11.7% | 17.3% | 18.4% | 1983 | $1,343 | 43.3% | 94.5% | 1.5% |
| Buxton | 2.57 | 48.9 | 5.9% | 11.0% | 15.7% | 1978 | $1,752 | 37.1% | 98.4% | 4.0% |
| West Buxton | 2.43 | 44.9 | 7.7% | 19.2% | 12.6% | 1983 | $1,495 | 30.1% | 97.4% | 1.3% |
| Standish | 2.54 | 38.8 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 29.5% | 1982 | $988 | 40.7% | 95.3% | 2.3% |
| Windham | 2.36 | 43.3 | 10.3% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 1985 | $1,613 | 45.5% | 98.0% | 1.6% |
| Portland | 2.10 | 39.0 | 7.3% | 53.7% | 8.4% | 1955 | $1,590 | 59.6% | 96.5% | 4.0% |
| Scarborough | 2.32 | 50.4 | 7.3% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 1990 | $2,102 | 57.3% | 98.8% | 2.5% |
| Salmon Falls | 2.64 | 50.0 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,397 | 31.1% | 90.2% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gorham. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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