Categories in Gorham, Maine
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gorham, Maine
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 114 | 26 years |
| Construction of buildings | 70 | 32 years |
| Real estate | 51 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 50 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 49 | 24 years |
| Restaurants | 38 | 33 years |
| Car repair | 35 | 29 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 34 | 21 years |
| Education | 31 | 24 years |
| Religion | 27 | 58 years |
| Landscaping | 27 | 28 years |
| Dentists | 24 | 30 years |
Gorham, Maine Facts
| Area | 7.7 mi² |
| Population | 6,684 |
| Male Population | 3,096 (46.3%) |
| Female Population | 3,588 (53.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +17.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.6% |
| Median Age | 35.9 years (Male: 33, Female: 38.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $74,149 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 207 |
| Neighborhoods | Gorham, Little Falls, Deering Center, Westbrook, East Bayside |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.67952, -70.44422 |
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Gorham, Maine Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,695 | 6,341 | 6,516 | 7,012 | 6,684 | 6,857 | 7,027 |
| Population Density | 739.8 / mi² | 823.7 / mi² | 846.5 / mi² | 910.9 / mi² | 868.3 / mi² | 890.8 / mi² | 912.8 / mi² |
Gorham, Maine Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham, Maine | +17.4% | +5.4% | +2.6% |
| Maine | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Gorham, Maine Median Age
Median Age: 35.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham, Maine | 35.9 yrs | 38.1 yrs | 33 yrs |
| Maine | 43.4 yrs | 44.6 yrs | 42.2 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Gorham, Maine Population Density
Population Density: 868 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham, Maine | 6,684 | 7.7 sq mi | 868 / mi² |
| Maine | 1.3 million | 35,380.1 sq mi | 38 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Gorham, Maine Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gorham, Maine
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Gorham, Maine Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $44,925 | $46,453 | $55,419 | $58,189 | $60,092 | $63,209 | $68,893 | $74,149 |
| Total GDP | $291.9M | $307.8M | $382.1M | $419.7M | $440.8M | $469.2M | $523.5M | $569M |
Gorham, Maine CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham, Maine | 114,657 tn | 17.15 tn | 14,894.6 tons/mi² |
| Maine | 26,320,852 tn | 19.59 tn | 743.9 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 114,657 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 14,894.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/12 | 11:12 PM | 4.67 | 19.4 km | 16,090 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/00 | 2:49 PM | 3 | 96.2 km | 1,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/00 | 8:16 AM | 3.6 | 98.9 km | 16,300 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/00 | 9:05 PM | 3.5 | 73.4 km | 9,700 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/96 | 7:54 AM | 3.8 | 92 km | 10,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 11/20/94 | 7:33 PM | 3 | 62.8 km | 5,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/94 | 2:13 PM | 3.1 | 99.7 km | 5,000 m | Gulf of Maine | usgs.gov |
| 10/6/92 | 3:38 PM | 3.4 | 99.8 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/88 | 6:15 AM | 3.8 | 82.9 km | 5,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 10/25/86 | 5:16 PM | 3.9 | 97.7 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
Gorham, Maine
Gorham is a town in Cumberland County, Maine, United States. The population was 16,381 at the 2010 census. The 2012 estimate of Gorham's population was 16,667. In addition to its urban village center known as Gorham Village or simply "the Village," t..
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