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Gold Hill

Oregon · 1,335 residents · 0.762 sq mi
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Gold Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,472. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,335
+24%since 2000
from 1,073 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,752 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
+14%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9301K1K1K1K1990201020202024Gold Hill
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,472
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,702
+52%since 2000
from $16,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+59%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,004)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(36)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.6%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,129)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(69)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other5.1%(68)
Diversity Score26.6%(355)
Diversity Score
27
+210%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gold Hill, Oregon?

Gold Hill, Oregon has about 1,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gold Hill, Oregon?

The typical household in Gold Hill, Oregon earns about $48,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gold Hill, Oregon expensive?

In Gold Hill, Oregon, the median home is worth about $227,000, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

How educated are people in Gold Hill, Oregon?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gold Hill, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gold Hill, Oregon?

About 15.5% of people in Gold Hill, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gold Hill, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Gold Hill, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 359 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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