Gorham, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,322
Unemployment
1.1%
Poverty
3.0%
Median Home
$296,500
Median Income
$80,859
Median Rent
$1,124
Gorham SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
9
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
6
Gorham, ME Crime Report
86
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
473.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-79.82%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gorham / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 86 | 473.4 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 27.5 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 11.0 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 81 | 445.9 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 15 | 82.6 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 61 | 335.8 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 27.5 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
Gorham, ME Cost Of Living
112
Gorham's Overall Cost Of Living
Gorham's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gorham | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 118 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 110 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Gorham in Maine
Map Of Gorham, ME
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Population over time in Gorham
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,322 | 9.1% |
| 2019 | 6,711 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 6,607 | 4.4% |
| 2017 | 6,331 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 6,445 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 6,596 | -1.2% |
| 2014 | 6,677 | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 6,983 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 7,049 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 7,288 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gorham
| Race | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.4% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.9% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gorham
| Gender | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gorham for adults over 25
| Education | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gorham, Maine
| Income | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.4% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.3% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.6% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.4% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
