Gorham (CDP), Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gorham, Maine
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Location in Cumberland County and the state of Maine.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland |
| Town | Gorham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.68 sq mi (19.88 km2) |
| • Land | 7.66 sq mi (19.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,469 |
| • Density | 975.45/sq mi (376.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04038
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-28205 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0566976 |
Gorham is a special area in the state of Maine, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a specific area that the government counts for population. However, it is not a separate city or town by itself. Gorham is actually part of the larger Town of Gorham in Cumberland County.
In 2020, about 7,469 people lived in the Gorham CDP. It is also part of a larger group of towns and cities. This group includes Portland, South Portland, and Biddeford. This area is known as the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Location and Land Area
Gorham is located in Maine at these coordinates: 43°40′50″N 70°26′29″W / 43.68056°N 70.44139°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The Gorham CDP covers a total area of about 19.9 square kilometers (7.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, which is about 19.8 square kilometers (7.66 square miles). A very small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 7,469 | — | |
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The population of Gorham has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 4,164 people living here. By 2020, the population grew to 7,469. This shows that more people have moved to Gorham over time.
Who Lives in Gorham?
In 2000, most people living in Gorham were White, making up about 96.76% of the population. There were also smaller numbers of people from other racial backgrounds. This included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 0.77% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 1,317 households in Gorham. A household means all the people living together in one home. About 26.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, about 47.8%, were married couples living together. Some households, 8.7%, had a female head with no husband present.
About 32.5% of all households were made up of people living alone. Also, 17.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 2.32 people. The average family had about 2.97 people.
Age Groups
The people in Gorham are spread across different age groups. In 2000:
- About 16.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- A large group, 31.2%, was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 19.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 16.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Gorham was 28 years old.
Income Levels
In 2000, the median income for a household in Gorham was $40,368. The median income for a family was higher, at $53,456. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less.
For individuals, the average income was $17,844 per year. About 9.4% of all people in Gorham lived below the poverty line. This included 8.4% of those under 18 and 8.6% of those 65 or older.
University's Impact
It is important to know that the University of Southern Maine has dormitories (student housing) in Gorham. Many students live in these dorms. This can affect the population numbers and other statistics for the Gorham CDP. For example, it can make the average age seem younger. It can also affect the average household size and income data.
