This was 17.2 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,322.
95.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gorham for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 192 | 4.4 |
Regular high school diploma | 893 | 20.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 25 | 0.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 191 | 4.4 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 452 | 10.3 |
Associate's degree | 594 | 13.6 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,366 | 31.2 |
Master's degree | 589 | 13.5 |
Professional school degree | 38 | 0.9 |
Doctorate degree | 37 | 0.8 |