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Goldston, NC
Town in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Population
379
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
358
ZIP codes
0
Goldston and its ZIP codes
Goldston at a glance
- Goldston is 62% denser than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Goldston, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chatham County. PPP loans are for Goldston.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,422
20,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$642M
FY 2026, $8,415 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Goldston, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
211
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goldston, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Goldston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GulfCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Siler CityTown | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| BennettCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| SanfordCity | 12 mi | 33.2 |
| PittsboroTown | 13 mi | 8.9 |
| MoncureCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| BroadwayTown | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| RobbinsTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| CameronTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| StaleyTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Briar ChapelCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Fearrington VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| RamseurTown | 21 mi | 2 |
| LibertyTown | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| FranklinvilleTown | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| CarthageTown | 23 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goldston, NC in?
- Goldston is in Chatham County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Goldston, NC?
- About 379 people live in Goldston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goldston?
- Nearby places include Gulf (3.6 mi), Siler City (12 mi), Bennett (12 mi), Sanford (12 mi), Pittsboro (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023