Gorham, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,759
Unemployment
1.3%
Poverty
5.3%
Median Home
$262,100
Median Income
$69,171
Median Rent
$1,009
Gorham SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
5
Safety
9
Amenities
7
Education
9
Commute
8
Gorham, ME Crime Report
138
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
774.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-68.73%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gorham / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 138 | 774.5 | 1,360.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 7 | 39.3 | 115.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 14.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 28.1 | 61.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 131 | 735.2 | 1,245.6 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 7 | 39.3 | 174.8 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 121 | 679.1 | 1,016.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 16.8 | 54.0 | 219.9 |
Gorham, ME Cost Of Living
113
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 | 113 | 105 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 117 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 107 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 93.2% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 1.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Gorham
| Gender | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gorham for adults over 25
| Education | Gorham | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 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 | 2.3% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 10.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 9.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.2% | 13.2% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.6% | 18.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 14.5% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
