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Hiddenite, NC
Census-designated place in Alexander County, North Carolina.
Population
290
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
182
ZIP codes
0
Hiddenite and its ZIP codes
Local data for Hiddenite, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alexander County. PPP loans are for Hiddenite.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,701
8,667 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,459
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$241M
FY 2026, $6,623 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hiddenite, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 29°F
52.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hiddenite, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Hiddenite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stony PointCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3 |
| TaylorsvilleTown | 5.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Love ValleyTown | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| CatawbaTown | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| ClaremontCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| St. StephensCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| StatesvilleCity | 14 mi | 28.1 |
| Moravian FallsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| ConoverCity | 15 mi | 11.5 |
| WilkesboroTown | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| TroutmanTown | 18 mi | 8.5 |
| HarmonyTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| HickoryCity | 18 mi | 32.3 |
| NorthlakesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| NewtonCity | 19 mi | 13.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hiddenite, NC in?
- Hiddenite is in Alexander County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Hiddenite, NC?
- About 290 people live in Hiddenite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hiddenite?
- Nearby places include Stony Point (3.3 mi), Taylorsville (5.1 mi), Love Valley (8.6 mi), Bethlehem (13 mi), Catawba (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023