Gorham
Village in Jackson County, Illinois
Gorham is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, with 173 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 364 ft (111 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grand Tower, 5.5 miles S.
- 173residents (2020 Census)
- 364 ftelevation · 111 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 142 / sq mipopulation density
- 62940ZIP code
About Gorham
Gorham is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 173 at the 2020 census. It is known locally for its near-annihilation during the deadly 1925 Tri-State tornado.
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Living in Gorham
- Median household income
- $55,938
- Median home value
- $26,100
- Median rent
- $571/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Gorham had 173 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 173 |
|---|---|
| Density | 142 per sq mi (55 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gorham at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 173 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.22 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.7179° N, 89.4779° W |
| ZIP code | 62940 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1730588 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gorham
- Grand Tower5.5 mi S
- Altenburg, MO8.4 mi SW
- Murphysboro8.6 mi NE
- Harrison9.5 mi NE
- Frohna, MO9.5 mi SW
- Ava11.8 mi N
- Alto Pass13.2 mi SE
- New Wells, MO13.9 mi SW
- Carbondale13.9 mi E
- Rockwood14.3 mi NW
- Vergennes14.8 mi NE
- Makanda14.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gorham
What county is Gorham in?
Gorham is in Jackson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Gorham, IL?
173 people lived in Gorham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gorham, IL?
The ZIP code of Gorham is 62940.
What is the elevation of Gorham?
364 feet (111 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gorham?
Grand Tower (5.5 mi), Altenburg (8.4 mi), Murphysboro (8.6 mi), Harrison (9.5 mi), Frohna (9.5 mi).
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