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Gold Hill

North Carolina · 914 residents · 2.488 sq mi
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Gold Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,187. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 513 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
914
+128%since 2023
from 401 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
367 / sq mi
+128%since 2023
from 161 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
−31%since 2023
from 39.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
23942360779197520202024Gold Hill
2024914
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,187
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,627
−34%since 2023
from $29,545 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
+18%since 2023
from 0.274 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,600
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
8.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.3%
+42.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score0.6%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(896)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(18)
Diversity Score4.8%(44)
Diversity Score
5
+676%since 2023
from 1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 72.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Female
58.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Hill, North Carolina?

Gold Hill, North Carolina has about 914 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gold Hill, North Carolina?

The typical household in Gold Hill, North Carolina earns about $73,187 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gold Hill, North Carolina expensive?

In Gold Hill, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $279,600.

How educated are people in Gold Hill, North Carolina?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gold Hill, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gold Hill, North Carolina?

About 12.4% of people in Gold Hill, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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