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Gorham, NH
Census-designated place in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Population
2,092
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,243
ZIP codes
0
Gorham and its ZIP codes
Gorham at a glance
- Gorham is about 8 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,679, 37% below the New Hampshire median of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,300 (64% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $829 a month.
Local data for Gorham, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gorham, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,679
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$146,300
Median rent
$829/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (387), Irish Americans (217), Italian Americans (188).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coos County. PPP loans are for Gorham.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,154
11,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,657
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$295M
FY 2026, $9,445 per person
How people get to work
Gorham, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gorham, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
941
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
84
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gorham, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Gorham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BerlinCity | 8.2 mi | 61.3 |
| Bethel, MECensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| LancasterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3 |
| WhitefieldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| GrovetonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| BartlettCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Lunenburg, VTCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.5 |
| North ConwayCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.8 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| Gilman, VTCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Fryeburg, MECensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
| ConwayCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7 |
| LittletonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gorham, NH in?
- Gorham is in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Gorham, NH?
- About 2,092 people live in Gorham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gorham?
- Nearby places include Berlin (8.2 mi), Bethel, ME (20 mi), Lancaster (20 mi), Whitefield (21 mi), Groveton (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023