Gorham, Maine Demographics

The total population of Gorham town is estimated to be 17,999 with 8,408 males (46.71%) and 9,591 females (53.29%). There are 1,183 more females than males in Gorham town.
The median household income in Gorham town was $97,764 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 3,038(3.01%) from $100,802 in 2020. This income is 131.04% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Gorham town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $121,222. Overall, the median household income for the town of Gorham town stands at $97,764.
In Gorham town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $55,778 for males and $35,193 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $78,103 for males and $66,206 for females.
In Gorham town, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $103,669, while White households have a median household income of $96,185.
In 2022, the population of Gorham town was 17,785, a 0.02% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Gorham town's population was 17,789, a decline of 3.12% compared to a population of 18,361 in 2020.
The median age in Gorham, Maine is 36.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.71% were under the age of 15, 21.13% aged 15 to 29, 44.36% aged 30 to 64, 11.86% aged 65 to 84, and 1.94% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Gorham town population: 90.07% are White, 1.07% are Black or African American, 0.28% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.47% are Asian, 0.66% are some other race and 6.45% are multiracial.