Town · Maine
Gorham, Maine
Gorham, town, in Cumberland County, Maine. Gorham had 19,239 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,336 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,300 (±20). GEOID 2300528240.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,239
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,336 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,300 ±20
Median household income
$112,312
±$6,322 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$460,900
±$25,712 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,680
±$355 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Gorham and what county is it in?
Gorham is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 50.6 square miles of land, 362 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Gorham: Gorham (CDP, 7,469 in 2020) and Little Falls (CDP, 863 in 2020).
Gorham is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gorham, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,239 people lived in Gorham on July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 18,336 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,300 (±20).
| Measure | Gorham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,300±20 | 308,827 | +718 |
| Households | 6,636±301 | 132,168 | +624 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.11 | 2.26 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 6,834±342 | 153,286 | +651 |
Gorham's population since 2000
From 14,141 in 2000 to 19,239 in 2025: up 36.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gorham as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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?
The median resident of Gorham is 39.4 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.6%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gorham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±2.9 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9%±2.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±2.3 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 46.1%±2.6 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.8%±3.0 pts | 85.6% | −9.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±1.4 pts | 2.2% | +2.0 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.6%±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6%±2.1 pts | 6.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0%±2.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±2.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±1.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±2.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7%±1.3 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 44.3%±3.9 pts | 53.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5%±2.4 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1%±1.8 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±1.3 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 earn?
Half of Gorham's 6,636 households earn less than $112,312 a year (±$6,322), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $104,322 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gorham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,312±$6,322 | $95,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $137,443±$13,287 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $51,367±$5,829 | $55,739 | +$7,568 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.7%±1.3 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.5%±2.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7%±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9%±1.9 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1%±2.9 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?
Owners occupy 81.5% of Gorham's occupied homes and renters 18.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $460,900 by its owner (±$25,712). The median renter pays $1,680 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gorham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $460,900±$25,712 | $451,200 | +$130,213 |
| Median gross rent | $1,680±$355 | $1,589 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8%±12.5 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,229±$115 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.5%±5.0 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.5%±5.0 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,834±342 | 153,286 | +651 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.7%±3.9 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2%±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.0%±4.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.7%±4.3 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1%±2.2 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 many new homes is Gorham building?
Builders took permits for 62 new housing units in Gorham in 2025 (62 in single-family houses), 3.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gorham work and get to work?
63.8% of Gorham's workers drive alone and 19.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Gorham | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.0%±3.1 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 63.8%±4.9 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2%±2.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 8.7%±4.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.0%±3.9 pts | 21.8% | +13.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±4.4 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Gorham (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $103,852 (Tract 41) to $120,051 (Tract 40.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 40.02Cumberland County | 8,419 | $120,051 |
| Tract 41Cumberland County | 6,805 | $103,852 |
| 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) · Census block assignment files
How does Gorham compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gorham is the 617th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 4th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Gorham ranks 18th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 4th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 88th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 90th | 353 |
| Median household income | 18th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 63rd | 353 |
| Median home value | 39th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 266th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78th | 352 |
| Median age | 311th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 178th | 353 |
| Work from home | 88th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 139th | 352 |
Gorham's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Gorham 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?
7 of the 57 figures for Gorham 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 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.