Gorham Cdp, Maine
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4164 people, 1317 households, and 783 families residing in the census designated place. The population density was 769.6 people per square mile (297.14/kmē), it is the 35th most populated census designated place in terms of population density. There were 1371 housing units at an average density of 253.4 per square mile (97.84/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 people, and the average family size was 2.97 people. In the Gorham Cdp, 16.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 31.2% were 18 to 24, 19.8% were 25 to 44, 16.8% were 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males. The median age is 27.6 years, The median age of males was 25.6 years, for females the median age was 29.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 96.76% White, 0.55% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian, 1.1% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, 0.82% from two or more races and 0.14% Other races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $40368, it is Maine's 21st wealthiest census designated place by median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $53456, making it the 12th wealthiest census designated place by median family income among the Maine. The per capita income for the census designated place was $17844, it is Maine's 51st wealthiest census designated place by per capita income. The median income was $10617, The median income for males was $12500, compared to $8470 for females.
In 2000, 1858 pupils and students, of which 49.41% are male and 50.59% are female, 44.62% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.74% nursery or pri school, 0.43% kindergarten, 20.94% elementary school, 7.43% high school and 66.47% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9511 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9511 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9498 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9337 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9329 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9312 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9291 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9192 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9115 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9092 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9045 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 64 | 24 | 88 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 8 | |
| Elementary school | 171 | 218 | 389 |
| High school | 88 | 50 | 138 |
| College or graduate school | 587 | 648 | 1235 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham CDP, Maine | $40368 | $53456 | $17844 |
| Cumberland County, Maine | $44048 | $54485 | $23949 |
| Maine, United States | $37240 | $45179 | $19533 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |