Census-designated place · Maine
Gorham CDP, Maine
Gorham CDP, census-designated place, in Cumberland County, Maine. Gorham CDP had 7,593 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±835). GEOID 2328205.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,593
±835 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 7,469
Median household income
$128,190
±$15,397 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$506,000
±$42,440 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,573
±$594 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Gorham CDP and what county is it in?
Gorham CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 7.7 square miles of land, 975 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gorham CDP is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Gorham CDP lies entirely within Gorham, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gorham CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Gorham CDP's population at 7,593 (±835). The 2020 Census counted 7,469 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Gorham CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Gorham CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,593 ±835 | 308,827 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,554 ±322 | 132,168 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.17 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,598 ±321 | 153,286 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gorham CDP?
The median resident of Gorham CDP is 37.4 years old; 14.3% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.2%. 8.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gorham CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±4.4 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.3% ±3.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9% ±4.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 43.6% ±4.1 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.2% ±4.7 pts | 85.6% | −6.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±3.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.1% ±3.0 pts | 6.7% | +3.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.4% ±2.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.5% ±3.2 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±4.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±3.0 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 51.5% ±8.2 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0% ±5.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.7% ±4.3 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.1% ±3.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gorham CDP earn?
Half of Gorham CDP's 2,554 households earn less than $128,190 a year (±$15,397), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $85,128 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $43,062 after inflation. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gorham CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,190 ±$15,397 | $95,677 | +$43,062 |
| Mean household income | $133,751 ±$14,396 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,200 ±$4,859 | $55,739 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.2% ±7.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±3.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% ±4.2 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3% ±5.6 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gorham CDP?
Owners occupy 78.8% of Gorham CDP's occupied homes and renters 21.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $506,000 by its owner (±$42,440). The median renter pays $1,573 a month including utilities, and 59.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gorham CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $506,000 ±$42,440 | $451,200 | +$183,435 |
| Median gross rent | $1,573 ±$594 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.1% ±16.6 pts | 39.5% | +31.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,340 ±$149 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.8% ±7.5 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.2% ±7.5 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,598 ±321 | 153,286 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.7% ±7.3 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.2% ±7.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.5% ±5.6 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±5.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Gorham CDP work and get to work?
58.8% of Gorham CDP's workers drive alone and 20.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.0 minutes.
| Measure | Gorham CDP | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.2% ±4.9 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 58.8% ±6.9 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±3.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 12.7% ±5.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.4% ±6.5 pts | 21.8% | +13.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.0 min ±8.7 | 23.2 min | +10.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gorham CDP?
1 census tract lies mostly in Gorham CDP, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40.02Cumberland County | 8,419 | $120,051 |
| Tract 40.01Cumberland County | 3,076 | $111,913 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gorham CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Gorham CDP compare with other places in Maine?
Gorham CDP ranks 11th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 45th | 353 |
| Residents per square mile | 24th | 353 |
| Median household income | 11th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 81st | 353 |
| Median home value | 26th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 30th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 259th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th | 352 |
| Median age | 327th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 214th | 353 |
| Work from home | 70th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 54th | 352 |
Gorham CDP's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Gorham CDP with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gorham CDP?
14 of the 57 figures for Gorham CDP on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gorham CDP are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.