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Crime in Gorham summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Gorham. Key points include:
There were 77 total crimes in Gorham in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Gorham is 419.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Gorham is 21.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Gorham is 398.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Gorham is -80.19% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Gorham Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gorham / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 77 | 419.8 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 21.8 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.5 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 10.9 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 73 | 398.0 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 70.9 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 46 | 250.8 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 76.3 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Gorham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gorham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gorham is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gorham is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gorham is $535,255.
The median income in Gorham is $128,190.
Gorham's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gorham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gorham | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 152 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gorham, ME Weather
The average high in Gorham is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Gorham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gorham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gorham
The current population in Gorham is 7,593. The population has increased 4.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,593 | 3.1% |
| 2023 | 7,365 | 4.5% |
| 2022 | 7,050 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 7,378 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 7,322 | 8.3% |
| 2019 | 6,759 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 6,711 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 6,607 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 6,331 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 6,445 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 6,596 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 6,677 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 6,983 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 7,049 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 7,288 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gorham
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Gorham is:
86.2% White with 6,547 White residents.
1.4% African American with 105 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 302 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 32 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 468 Two Or More residents.
1.8% Hispanic with 139 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gorham
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Gorham is 56.4% female with 4,284 female residents.
Gorham is 43.6% male with 3,309 male residents.
| Gender | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.6% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gorham for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Gorham completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Gorham completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Gorham completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Gorham completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Gorham completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Gorham completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Gorham completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Gorham completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Gorham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gorham, Maine
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1.4% of households in Gorham earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Gorham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Gorham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.4% of households in Gorham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.4% of households in Gorham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.9% of households in Gorham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.9% of households in Gorham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Gorham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
20.5% of households in Gorham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.8% of households in Gorham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.4% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.4% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.9% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.8% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
