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Gold Hill, NC
Census-designated place in Rowan County, North Carolina.
Population
914
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
367
ZIP codes
0
Gold Hill and its ZIP codes
Gold Hill at a glance
- Gold Hill is 66% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,187, close to the North Carolina median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $279,600 (3% below North Carolina).
Local data for Gold Hill, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gold Hill, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,187
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$279,600
Homeownership
91.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
27.3
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (377), German Americans (74), Italian Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rowan County. PPP loans are for Gold Hill.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,925
51,121 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $7,420 per person
How people get to work
Gold Hill, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gold Hill, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
188
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 31°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gold Hill, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Gold Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockwellTown | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| MisenheimerVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| RichfieldTown | 6 mi | 2.4 |
| FaithTown | 8 mi | 1 |
| Granite QuarryTown | 8.4 mi | 2.9 |
| New LondonTown | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| SouthmontCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MillingportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| East SpencerTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| SalisburyCity | 12 mi | 23.1 |
| SpencerTown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| China GroveTown | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| AlbemarleCity | 14 mi | 18 |
| DentonTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| BadinTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gold Hill, NC in?
- Gold Hill is in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Gold Hill, NC?
- About 914 people live in Gold Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gold Hill?
- Nearby places include Rockwell (4.1 mi), Misenheimer (4.4 mi), Richfield (6 mi), Faith (8 mi), Granite Quarry (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023