Gorham, ME Demographics

A map of Gorham's Population by Race

Gorham, Maine had a population of 7,469 in 2020. It was 89.8% White, 1.9% Black, 1.6% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gorham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Gorham is the 19th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gorham's White Population

6,709 residents of Gorham identify as White, or 89.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Gorham roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Gorham is ranked #123 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gorham is more White than neighboring Little Falls (85.4% White), South Windham (75.9% White), Westbrook (81.3% White), and Dunstan (86.1% White). Gorham is less White than neighboring Standish (95% White).

Gorham's Black Population

142 residents of Gorham identify as Black, or 1.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gorham roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Gorham is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gorham is more Black than neighboring Standish (0% Black). Gorham is less Black than neighboring Little Falls (4.2% Black), South Windham (9.7% Black), Westbrook (7.5% Black), and Dunstan (6.7% Black).

Gorham's Asian Population

122 residents of Gorham identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gorham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Gorham is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gorham is more Asian than neighboring Standish (0.2% Asian). Gorham is less Asian than neighboring Little Falls (2.5% Asian), South Windham (1.8% Asian), Westbrook (3.6% Asian), and Dunstan (2.4% Asian).

Gorham's Hispanic Population

152 residents of Gorham identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gorham roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Gorham is ranked #48 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gorham is more Hispanic than neighboring Standish (0.8% Hispanic). Gorham is less Hispanic than neighboring South Windham (7.9% Hispanic), Westbrook (2.7% Hispanic), and Dunstan (2.1% Hispanic).

Gorham's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Gorham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gorham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Gorham is ranked #52 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gorham is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Windham (0.6% Native American/Other), Westbrook (0.7% Native American/Other), Standish (0% Native American/Other), and Dunstan (0.4% Native American/Other).

Gorham's Multiracial Population

284 residents of Gorham identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gorham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Gorham is ranked #79 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gorham is more Multiracial than neighboring Dunstan (2.3% Multiracial). Gorham is less Multiracial than neighboring Little Falls (5.1% Multiracial), South Windham (4.1% Multiracial), Westbrook (4.1% Multiracial), and Standish (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.