Gorham is a village located in Jackson County Illinois. Gorham has a 2024 population of 166. Gorham is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 170 in 2020.
The average household income in Gorham is $49,289 with a poverty rate of 27.42%. The median age in Gorham is 45.8 years: 43.9 years for males, and 50.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gorham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 95.7% |
| Other race | 4 | 2.15% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 87 | 2.14 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Non Family | 32 | 1.09 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 27 | 3.11 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Female | 20 | 2.35 | 85 | 15 |
| Male | 8 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.56
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
79.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 22.22% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 2.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 5.19% |
| High School Graduate | 50 | 37.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 41 | 30.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 97 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,750 | $65,000 | $42,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,125 | $46,667 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$43,125
Average Earnings
$46,667
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.61% of Gorham residents speak only English, while 3.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 172 | 51 | 29.65% |
27.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.86%
Male Poverty Rate
24.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gorham is White, with 29.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gorham is White, with 29.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.36% |
| Some College | 35.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20% |
| High School | 8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.69% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,813 | $57,751 |
| Households | $42,083 | $49,289 |
| Married Families | $66,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,000 | $31,066 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 5.44% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
90%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
40%
Employment Rate
31.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.28%
Born in Gorham
96.24%
Native Born
3.76%
Foreign Born
2.69%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
96.24% of Gorham residents were born in the United States, with 68.28% having been born in Illinois. 2.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 161 | -1 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 162 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 163 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 164 | -1 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 165 | -1 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 166 | -1 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 167 | -2 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 169 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 169 | -1 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 170 | -51 | -23.08% |
| 2019 | 221 | -2 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 223 | -3 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 226 | -3 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 229 | -2 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 231 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 232 | -2 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 234 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 235 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 236 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 236 | 0 | 0% |