Economy & Jobs — Gold Hill, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,187 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$72,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,545 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| In Labor Force | 208 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 59.1% |
| Manufacturing | 23.8% |
| Agriculture | 17.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 98 |
| Fast Food | 84 |
| Gas Stations | 64 |
| Real Estate Offices | 46 |
| Insurance Agencies | 45 |
| Auto Repair | 44 |
| Dental Offices | 41 |
| General Merchandise | 35 |
| Physician Offices | 33 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| Commercial Banks | 31 |
| Child Day Care | 22 |
| Grocery Stores | 19 |
| Coffee Shops | 19 |
| Beauty Salons | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013 (county fallback).