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Population
914
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
773 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$279,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,187
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Gold Hill

Set in rural Rowan County, Gold Hill is a quiet, historic community with roots in North Carolina's early gold rush. It started as a bustling mining boomtown in the 1820s, but today the area moves at a much more relaxed pace. The heart of town centers around Gold Hill Mines Historic Park, where you will find wooden boardwalks, local shops, and wooded walking trails winding past old stone ruins. It is a scenic, easygoing spot for anyone looking for country living with plenty of character.

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