Gorham, New York population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Gorham town increased by 256. In this period, the peak population was 4,256 in the year 2016. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,824 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,846 | 22 | 0.58% |
| 2002 | 3,884 | 38 | 0.99% |
| 2003 | 3,912 | 28 | 0.72% |
| 2004 | 3,920 | 8 | 0.20% |
| 2005 | 3,971 | 51 | 1.30% |
| 2006 | 4,041 | 70 | 1.76% |
| 2007 | 4,073 | 32 | 0.79% |
| 2008 | 4,120 | 47 | 1.15% |
| 2009 | 4,153 | 33 | 0.80% |
| 2010 | 4,249 | 96 | 2.31% |
| 2011 | 4,251 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 4,249 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 4,255 | 6 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 4,253 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 4,254 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,256 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 4,249 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2018 | 4,246 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 4,233 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 4,101 | -132 | -3.12% |
| 2021 | 4,105 | 4 | 0.10% |
| 2022 | 4,098 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2023 | 4,080 | -18 | -0.44% |
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Gorham, New York population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Gorham town's population increased by 425 (11.11%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Gorham town's population decreased by 148 (3.48%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Gorham town's population decreased by 21 (0.51%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Gorham town's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4,080.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gorham town's population peaked in year 2016 at 4,256.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gorham town's population was lowest in year 2000 at 3,824.
Gorham, New York annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Gorham town grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Gorham town had an average annual population growth rate of 0.29% per year. Overall the population grew 6.69% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Gorham town annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.29% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Gorham town population grew the most, with an increase of 96 people (a 2.31% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Gorham town population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 132 people (a 3.12% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Gorham, New York population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Gorham town's population decreased by 25 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 7 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 18 (0.44%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Gorham, New York changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Gorham town decreased by 175 (4.11%). The population was highest at 4,256 in the year 2016 and lowest at 4,080 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)