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Cumberland County

Population in 2010: 6,882. Population change since 2000: +65.3%
Males: 3,195  (46.4%)
Females: 3,687  (53.6%)

Median resident age:  33.2 years
Maine median age:  45.3 years

Zip codes: 04038.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $53,359 (it was $40,368 in 2000)
Gorham:

$53,359
Maine:

$45,734
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,842

Gorham CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $233,962 (it was $127,600 in 2000)
Gorham:

$233,962
Maine:

$177,500
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $228,042; Detached houses: $246,961; Townhouses or other attached units: $233,936; In 2-unit structures: $276,668; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $191,539; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $234,104; Mobile homes: $37,396

Median gross rent in 2009: $727.

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  • White alone - 6,565 (95.4%)
  • Two or more races - 102 (1.5%)
  • Asian alone - 69 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic - 68 (1.0%)
  • Black alone - 45 (0.7%)
  • American Indian alone - 28 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 3 (0.04%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 2 (0.03%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Gorham: 103.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (19.1%), Irish (17.4%), French (13.9%), French Canadian (8.1%), Italian (6.8%), Scottish (6.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 10/30/1764

Elevation: 212 feet

Land area: 5.41 square miles.

Population density: 1272 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Gorham:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
  • Unemployed: 13.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Gorham CDP:

  • Never married: 36.4%
  • Now married: 45.4%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 9.4%

78 residents are foreign born

This place:  1.9%
Maine:  2.9%



According to our research of Maine and other state lists there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Gorham, Maine as of May 22, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Gorham to the number of sex offenders is 720 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,662 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,408 (1.1%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (8.7 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (99.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (263.2 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Little Falls-South Windham, ME (1.9 miles ), Westbrook, ME (2.1 miles ), Buxton, ME (2.4 miles ), Scarborough, ME (2.8 miles ), Standish, ME (2.9 miles ), Portland, ME (2.9 miles ), Windham, ME (3.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 82 buildings, average cost: $107,600
  • 1998: 98 buildings, average cost: $102,700
  • 1999: 101 buildings, average cost: $113,300
  • 2000: 105 buildings, average cost: $108,600
  • 2001: 139 buildings, average cost: $130,200
  • 2002: 195 buildings, average cost: $145,600
  • 2003: 89 buildings, average cost: $140,800
  • 2004: 100 buildings, average cost: $175,100
  • 2005: 126 buildings, average cost: $172,100
  • 2006: 69 buildings, average cost: $198,700
  • 2007: 68 buildings, average cost: $192,800
  • 2008: 30 buildings, average cost: $172,100
  • 2009: 40 buildings, average cost: $164,800
  • 2010: 53 buildings, average cost: $136,400
  • 2011: 57 buildings, average cost: $151,400

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Latitude: 43.68 N, Longitude: 70.44 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +599 (+14.4%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 416 (21.5%)

Area code: 207

Gorham household income distribution Gorham home values distribution

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 25 (23 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.40
Maine average:

1.70

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Gorham, Maine accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

5.5%
Maine:

6.7%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (21%)
  • Manufacturing (17%)
  • Finance and insurance (14%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Educational services (27%)
  • Health care and social assistance (17%)
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)
  • Engineers (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Gorham-area historical tornado activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/10/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 24.3 miles away from the Gorham place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/14/1963, a category F2 tornado 34.5 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gorham-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Maine state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 57.2 miles away from Gorham center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 71.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/17/2000 at 08:16:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 10.1 mi) earthquake occurred 61.5 miles away from Gorham center
On 1/3/2000 at 21:05:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.4 LG, Depth: 6.0 mi) earthquake occurred 45.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cumberland County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 11, Snows: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rains: 3, Winds: 3, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Snow: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gorham topographic map

Birthplace of: Ellen G. White - Author and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Edwin Hall - Physicist, Charles Davis Jameson - General.


Hospitals/medical centers near Gorham:

  • MOSES-LUDINGTON HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 151 miles away; TICONDEROGA, NY)
  • ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 162 miles away; ELIZABETHTOWN, NY)
  • GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 164 miles away; GLENS FALLS, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Gorham, ME

Airports and other landing facilities located in Gorham:


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Amtrak stations near Gorham:

  • 8 miles: PORTLAND (100 THOMPSON POINT ROAD) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, ATM.
  • 13 miles: OLD ORCHARD BEACH (11 FIRST ST.) - Seasonal Station . Services: ticket office, public payphones.
  • 13 miles: SACO (130 MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gorham:

  • University of Southern Maine (about 9 miles; Portland, ME; Full-time enrollment: 5,629)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 11 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 2,993)
  • University of New England (about 16 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 3,850)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 45 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 13,290)
  • Plymouth State University (about 63 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,634)
  • NHTI-Concord's Community College (about 64 miles; Concord, NH; FT enrollment: 2,162)
  • Southern New Hampshire University (about 68 miles; Manchester, NH; FT enrollment: 4,316)

Public high schools in Gorham:

Public elementary/middle schools in Gorham:

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Libraries in Gorham:

  • BAXTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $431,719; Location: 71 SOUTH STREET; 28,350 books; 1,413 audio materials; 1,387 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 124 print serial subscriptions)
  • NORTH GORHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $15,065; Location: 2 STANDISH NECK ROAD; 9,104 books; 549 audio materials; 429 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 13 print serial subscriptions)
  • SOUTH WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $3,600; Location: 857 GRAY ROAD; 68,737 books; 35 video materials)

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Notable locations in Gorham: Anderson Hall (A), Bailey Hall (B), Brooks Student Center (C), Corthell Hall (D), Dickey Wood Hall (E), Gorham Town Hall (F), John Mitchell Center (G), McLellan House (H), Maine Forestry Service (I), Warren Hill Gymnasium (J), Gorham Fire Rescue Central Station (K), Upton-Hastings Hall (L), Woodward Hall (M), Russell Hall (N), Robie-Andrews Hall (O), Presidents House (P). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Gorham Village Plaza Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Gorham include: Anchor Missionary Fellowship Church (A), School Street United Methodist Church (B), Gorham Christian Assembly Church (C), First Parish Congregational Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Eastern Cemetery (1), Fort Hill Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Gorham include: South Street Historic District (1), Gorham Campus Historic District (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Pine Crest (91 South Street).

 
Cumberland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.4. This is about average.
City:

30.4
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.92. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.92
U.S.:

2.43
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

24.8
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 23.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

23.3
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 8.12. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

8.12
U.S.:

9.59
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 10.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.5
U.S.:

9.4
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.258. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.258
U.S.:

0.334

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gorham and their reported violations in the past:

FRIENDLY VILLAGE OF GORHAM MHP (Population served: 760, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT Installation/Demonstration - Between JAN-01-1998 and AUG-05-2004, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Other (FEB-04-2000), St Compliance achieved (AUG-05-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JUL-01-1999 and AUG-05-2004, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-05-2000), St Compliance achieved (AUG-05-2004)
WHITE ROCK SCHOOL (Population served: 192, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between JAN-01-1997 and DEC-22-1998, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-25-1998), St Compliance achieved (DEC-22-1998)
GORHAM COUNTRY CLUB #2 (Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between SEP-21-2003 and DEC-31-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In AUG-2000, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2000), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2004)
  • 10 routine major monitoring violations
  • 20 regular monitoring violations
DINGLEY SPRING ESTATES (Population served: 90, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-20-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-20-2006)
  • OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-23-2004)
  • OCCT Installation/Demonstration - Between JAN-01-1997 and DEC-06-1999, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-04-1999), St Compliance achieved (DEC-06-1999)
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-01-2005 and NOV-15-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-11-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-11-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-15-2005)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
ALPINE VILLAGE WATER WORKS (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
SCARBORO GARDENS (Population served: 27, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
GORHAM COUNTRY CLUB #1 (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 10 routine major monitoring violations
  • 7 regular monitoring violations

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 13.0%
(11.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 70.6% for Black residents, 64.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Maine:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  63.7%
Whole state:  63.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  6.2%
Whole state:  7.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Gorham, ME

People in group quarters in Gorham:

  • 1,038 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 65 people in nursing homes
  • 6 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 2 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Gorham compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Gorham (2011 data):

  • Gorham Savings Bank: Call C En T Er Branch at 10 Wentworth Drive, branch established on 1999/12/22; at 64 Main Street, branch established on 1868/01/01. Info updated 2008/07/29: Bank assets: $912.7 mil, Deposits: $640.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices, Holding Company: Gorham Bancorp, Mhc
  • TD Bank, National Association: Gorham Branch at 95 Main Street, branch established on 2005/11/14. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Norway Savings Bank: Gorham Branch at 65 Main Street, branch established on 2005/03/07. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $958.8 mil, Deposits: $711.3 mil, headquarters in Norway, ME, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: Norway Bancorp, Mhc
  • KeyBank National Association: Gorham Branch at 45 Main Street, branch established on 1957/12/20. Info updated 2008/03/03: Bank assets: $86,198.8 mil, Deposits: $64,214.8 mil, headquarters in Cleveland, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1067 total offices, Holding Company: Keycorp

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Gorham travel time to work - commute
Gorham mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (73%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (15%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Utility gas (3%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Cumberland County Maine:


2008 Presidential Election results in Cumberland County Maine:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Gorham (based on Cumberland County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 40.40%
Here40.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristJewishUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal Church
Adherents57.3%9.5%5.6%5.2%4.3%
Congregations14.9%15.9%1.9%12.5%5.3%
NameAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaConservative Baptist Association of AmericaChurch of the NazareneOther
Adherents2.3%1.6%1.4%1.2%11.7%
Congregations7.2%2.9%2.9%4.3%32.2%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 72
Cumberland County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 67
Cumberland County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 105
Cumberland County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 330
Here:

12.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.1%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Cumberland County:

19.5%
Maine:

25.0%

7.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($43,342 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.13%
Maine average:

6.39%

0.15% of residents moved from foreign countries ($412 average AGI)
Cumberland County:

0.15%
Maine average:

0.12%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from York County, ME  1.21% ($38,497 average AGI)
from Androscoggin County, ME  0.47% ($36,730)
from Sagadahoc County, ME  0.40% ($35,747)


7.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($43,140 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.21%
Maine average:

6.44%

0.11% of residents moved to foreign countries ($478 average AGI)
Cumberland County:

0.11%
Maine average:

0.07%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to York County, ME  1.13% ($37,688 average AGI)
to Androscoggin County, ME  0.67% ($37,820)
to Sagadahoc County, ME  0.46% ($41,082)

Strongest AM radio stations in Gorham:

  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WBAE (1490 AM; 1 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIDE (1400 AM; 1 kW; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: SACO BAY COMMUNICATIONS GROUP INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gorham:

  • WMPG (90.9 FM; GORHAM, ME; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM)
  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCYY (94.3 FM; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMGX (93.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WRED (95.9 FM; SACO, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WBQW (106.3 FM; SCARBOROUGH, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • W245AA (96.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYNZ (100.9 FM; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Gorham:

  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
  • WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WLLB-LP (Channel 15; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W58CM (Channel 58; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W57AP (Channel 57; FALMOUTH, ME; Owner: SHERWOOD H. CRAIG)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Gorham, Maine:
  • Fatal accident count: 72
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 110
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 33
  • Fatalities: 78
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 158
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
Maine average:
  • Fatal accident count: 53
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 76
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 21
  • Fatalities: 58
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 129
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 3

See more detailed statistics of Gorham fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Gorham)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

35 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Lat: 43.699806 Lon: -70.454222, Call Sign: KNFM424
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.897 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/07/2005, Expiration Date: 11/20/2015, Certifier: Edward J Tolan
    Registrant: Radio Communications Management, 158 Rand Rd, Portland, ME 04101, Phone: (207) 797-7503, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:
  • 37 College Ave (Lat: 43.680917 Lon: -70.446167), Call Sign: KEF936, Licensee ID: L00001830
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/25/2002, Expiration Date: 05/25/2012
    Registrant: State Of Maine, 37 College Ave, Gorham, ME 04038, Phone: (207) 780-5211
  • Gorham Police Dept 270 Main St (Lat: 43.684250 Lon: -70.426722), Call Sign: KNHS540
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.695 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/12/2003, Expiration Date: 10/26/2013
    Registrant: Sate Of Maine, Office Of Information Technology, State House Station 145, Augusta, ME 04333, Phone: (207) 624-9933, Fax: (207) 287-4563, Email:
  • 270 Main St (Lat: 43.684250 Lon: -70.426722), Call Sign: WGQ990, Licensee ID: L00053217
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/29/1997, Expiration Date: 04/16/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/18/2002
    Registrant: Gorham, Town Of, 270 Main St, Gorham, ME 04038, Phone: (207) 839-5581
  • Flaggy Meadow Rd (Lat: 43.681194 Lon: -70.453944), Type: Building, Structure height: 4 m, Call Sign: WPOB461
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/26/2003, Expiration Date: 10/22/2013, Certifier: Mark Jordan
    Registrant: Lao, 6508 Everett St, Boise, ID 83704, Fax: (208) 327-0811
  • Southwoods (Lat: 43.669528 Lon: -70.443389), Call Sign: WNLZ952, Licensee ID: L00031775
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.203 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/01/2003, Expiration Date: 06/16/2013
    Registrant: Portland Water District, Portland, ME 04104-3553, Phone: (207) 774-5961
  • Lat: 43.666667 Lon: -70.432472, Call Sign: WQCV956
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.450 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/08/2005, Expiration Date: 06/08/2015, Certifier: Stephen P Boucher
    Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • WEST GORHAM, W Of Finn Parker Rd (Lat: 43.685611 Lon: -70.507806), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WMQ845
    Assigned Frequencies: 10551.8 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/09/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:
  • STATION, Off South Rd Near South Gorham At Gorham 345kv Sub (Lat: 43.643944 Lon: -70.431694), Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WNEE867
    Assigned Frequencies: 1885.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/30/1993, Expiration Date: 07/30/1998, Cancellation Date: 08/23/1996
    Registrant: Phone: (202) 331-9495
  • GORHAM, Rt. 114 & Kimballs Way (Lat: 43.694167 Lon: -70.441389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.9 m, Call Sign: WQCD561
    Assigned Frequencies: 10578.1 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/07/2005, Expiration Date: 02/07/2015, Certifier: Richard A Craig
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Gorham)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Gorham)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

18 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED12$205,61117$188,04580$189,1015$82,1922$148,080
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$214,4502$218,83010$200,2970$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED4$204,8804$158,74322$224,0502$130,3402$127,750
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$188,9400$012$221,4880$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$159,4400$04$184,9500$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0040.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$313,7003$218,963
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$01$233,980
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$228,400
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$220,030
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0040.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 97
  • Hazardous Condition: 159
  • Service Call: 37
  • Good Intent Call: 12

Incident types - Gorham


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Gorham, ME
Businesses in Gorham, ME
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven1FedEx1
AT&T1GNC1
Ace Hardware1Goodwill1
Burger King1H&R Block1
Curves1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Decora Cabinetry2Rite Aid1
Domino's Pizza1Subway1
Dunkin Donuts1U.S. Cellular1
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Alexander Alexeyev (7)
  • Richard H. Curtis (6)
  • Jill M. Saucier (4)
  • John Thomas Bradshaw (4)
  • Craig R. Libby (3)
  • Joseph B. Seale (3)
  • Shawn Barden (3)
  • Joseph A. Mellone (3)
  • Alyssa J. Dassa (2)
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Total of 74 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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