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Gold Hill

North Carolina · 372 residents · 2.488 sq mi
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Gold Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,196. Population has grown 24% since 2021. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

372
+24%vs 2021
vs 300 in 2021
2020 – 2024
150 / sq mi
+24%vs 2021
vs 121 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.5
+20%vs 2021
vs 39.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
23942360779197520202024Gold Hill
2024914
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,196
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $95,817 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$27,858
−5%vs 2021
vs $29,384 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$302,900
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
71.9%
−28.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
28.1% rent
3.3
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(299)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(333)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score7.9%(30)
8
+855%vs 2021
vs 1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.5%
+22.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

88.6%
−11.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
11.9%
+11.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.7%
+11.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
78.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
32.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.6%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.7% in 2021
47.4%
−5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.3% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Hill, North Carolina?

Gold Hill, North Carolina has about 372 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gold Hill, North Carolina earns about $93,196 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 $302,900.

How educated are people in Gold Hill, North Carolina?

About 17.5% 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 0.0% 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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