Goldston town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Goldston town, North Carolina Demographics
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As of 2026, Goldston town, North Carolina has a total population of 367, the 635th largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of $39,592, which is 43% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.3%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 43% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 0.3% — among the lowest in North Carolina.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.0%.

Goldston town Quick Facts

Population 367

Median Household Income $39,592

Median Home Value $189,300

Poverty Rate 0.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 38.5 years

Homeownership Rate 83.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

High School Graduation Rate 68.3%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 367 635th of 774

Median Income $39,592 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 0.3% 98% lower national

Median Home Value $189,300 average

How Goldston town Compares

Median Household Income

Goldston town

$39,592

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Goldston town

$189,300

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.7%

$25K-$50K 46.4%

$50K-$100K 19.3%

$100K+ 23.6%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

78.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.6%

Renter 16.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.4%

18-34

31.3%

35-54

9.0%

55-74

32.4%

75+

9.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Goldston town Rankings in North Carolina

#635 Population of 774

#593 Median Income of 774

#521 Education of 774

#364 Home Value of 774

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Cities Similar to Goldston town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Avon CDP	364	N/A	$292,400	42.9%	16.5%
Earl town	367	$42,287	$160,900	4.8%	15.0%
Evergreen CDP	381	N/A	N/A	0.0%	32.6%
Jamesville town	373	$43,319	$94,800	40.3%	7.8%
Dover town	379	$37,143	$90,600	8.0%	33.3%

Population Overview

Goldston town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 367. It ranks as the 635th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goldston town is 38.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goldston town is $39,592. This is 43% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 50% lower. The poverty rate stands at 0.3%. This is 98% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $189,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Goldston town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 1.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.2% vs 60.7%). The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goldston town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Goldston town, North Carolina?

Goldston town, North Carolina has a population of 367 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Goldston town, NC?

The median household income in Goldston town is $39,592, which is 50% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Goldston town, NC?

The poverty rate in Goldston town is 0.3%. This means approximately 1 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Goldston town, North Carolina?

Goldston town's population is 96.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in Goldston town, NC?

The median home value in Goldston town is $189,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

How educated is Goldston town, North Carolina?

15.8% of adults (25+) in Goldston town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.