Population 153 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Gorham: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Gorham
Household size in Gorham
| Period | Gorham | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Gorham has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in North Dakota overall, where it has 2.38 people.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.0 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
Gorham skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.8, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.8, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | – | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.7% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.2% of households in Gorham, well below the national share of 11.6%.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gorham is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Gorham: 25.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +11 | +6 |
Homes in Gorham are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $444 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $823 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $870 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $621 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$177 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gorham costs $621 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 11.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.8 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Gorham (32.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across North Dakota.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.5% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Gorham: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across North Dakota.
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 | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Gorham has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of North Dakota. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 41.8 | 3.2% | 22.1% | 25.5% | 1983 | $621 | 32.6% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Fairfield | 2.49 | 41.6 | 3.3% | 23.4% | 24.3% | 1983 | $668 | 32.3% | 95.3% | 1.9% |
| Fryburg | 2.37 | 41.2 | 4.2% | 22.4% | 26.7% | 1982 | $719 | 26.6% | 94.6% | 3.1% |
| Medora | 2.45 | 41.9 | 3.0% | 21.1% | 25.6% | 1982 | $622 | 32.5% | 95.3% | 2.0% |
| Belfield | 2.29 | 38.9 | 5.7% | 25.1% | 24.2% | 1981 | $957 | 18.4% | 93.7% | 4.2% |
| Grassy Butte | 2.10 | 31.3 | 8.1% | 37.4% | 13.3% | 2009 | $1,270 | 8.0% | 92.0% | 0.1% |
| New Hradec | 2.68 | 35.9 | 3.1% | 36.3% | 15.1% | 1998 | $1,043 | 37.6% | 96.7% | 1.4% |
| South Heart | 2.42 | 37.4 | 5.2% | 28.4% | 9.9% | 1980 | $1,078 | 20.2% | 93.0% | 2.2% |
| Sentinel Butte | 2.32 | 50.1 | 4.0% | 20.0% | 22.2% | 1957 | $612 | 22.9% | 96.4% | 3.7% |
| Manning | 2.71 | 40.3 | 3.8% | 32.6% | 16.5% | 1984 | $979 | 30.5% | 95.4% | 0.8% |
| Dickinson | 2.43 | 34.6 | 11.9% | 35.7% | 15.0% | 1990 | $989 | 29.8% | 91.9% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Winfield, AR · Wilmore, KS · Espanola, FL · Erwin, AR · Erin Springs, OK · Wilmore, WV · Enterline, PA · Enos, IL · Enola, NC · Windham, VT
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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.