Demographics & People — Gorham, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,365 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,200 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 2,502 |
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| Family Households | 1,722 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1486 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,364 |
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| Black or African American | 157 |
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| Asian | 242 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 143 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 1,758 |
| English | 1,646 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,093 |
| Other groups | 856 |
| French (except Basque) | 681 |
| German | 677 |
| Polish | 575 |
| Italian | 549 |
| French Canadian | 445 |
| Scottish | 317 |
Language
| English Only | 6,701 |
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| Spanish | 80 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,190 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 411 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,170 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 20.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gorham, Maine.
