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Gold Hill CDP, NC

ZIP 28071 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28071

28071 has a population of 3,056 with a median age of 47.1 yrs (56.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.5%-81% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.1%-31% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.7%+13% vs US avg
x
65+
15.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.7%+50% vs US avg
x
High school
38.3%+46% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.5%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.3%+161% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
75.0%+1193% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28071

Poverty Rate
5.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
36.3%+161% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.7%+71% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.9%-50% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
75.0%+1193% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,056
Median age47.1
Poverty rate5.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born36.3%