Town · New Hampshire
Gorham, New Hampshire
Gorham, town, in Coos County, New Hampshire. Gorham had 2,661 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,698 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,682 (±23). GEOID 3300730260.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,661
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,698 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,682 ±23
Median household income
$61,275
±$7,409 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$161,600
±$49,140 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$838
±$83 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Gorham and what county is it in?
Gorham is a town in Coos County, New Hampshire. It covers 31.8 square miles of land, 85 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Gorham: Gorham (CDP, 1,851 in 2020).
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 2,661 people lived in Gorham on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while New Hampshire grew 2.7%. The 2020 Census counted 2,698 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,682 (±23).
| Measure | Gorham | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,682±23 | 31,271 | +59 |
| Households | 1,389±129 | 14,002 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.93±0.18 | 2.08 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,642±146 | 20,637 | no clear change |
Gorham's population since 2000
From 2,895 in 2000 to 2,661 in 2025: down 8.1%. 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 53.9 years old; 12.5% are under 18 and 31.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.2%.
| Measure | Gorham | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.9±3.6 | 50.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.5%±3.6 pts | 16.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.7%±5.5 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Male | 47.7%±4.5 pts | 52.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.6%±2.7 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.4%±4.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.6%±4.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7%±5.0 pts | 21.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.1%±5.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.8%±1.6 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.7%±5.9 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±4.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2%±3.9 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±2.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 1,389 households earn less than $61,275 a year (±$7,409), against $57,677 in Coos County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $71,289 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gorham | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,275±$7,409 | $57,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,543±$7,251 | $83,445 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,558±$3,478 | $37,679 | −$8,492 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3%±2.6 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0%±8.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3%±2.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.9%±5.2 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1%±5.6 pts | 86.4% | – |
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 71.6% of Gorham's occupied homes and renters 28.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,600 by its owner (±$49,140). The median renter pays $838 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gorham | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,600±$49,140 | $188,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $838±$83 | $876 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7%±18.7 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,634±$252 | $1,464 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.6%±8.3 pts | 74.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.4%±8.3 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,642±146 | 20,637 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.1%±4.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.3%±7.9 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.9%±5.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4%±3.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.4%±7.0 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8%±3.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 7 new housing units in Gorham in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 2.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
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?
81.9% of Gorham's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.7 minutes.
| Measure | Gorham | Coos County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.1%±6.1 pts | 52.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1%±1.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.9%±7.6 pts | 75.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±6.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 5.0%±3.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.7%±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.7 min±3.8 | 23.1 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Gorham (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9509Coos County | 3,246 | $64,127 |
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 New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gorham is the 3,922nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 108th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Gorham ranks 214th of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 108th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 184th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 171st | 241 |
| Median household income | 214th | 235 |
| Per capita income | 199th | 240 |
| Median home value | 232nd | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 216th | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 134th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 216th | 239 |
| Median age | 35th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 167th | 241 |
| Travel time to work | 189th | 241 |
Gorham's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, 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?
20 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.