Mount Gilead township, North Carolina
Mount Gilead township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mount Gilead township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,592. The land area covers 69.85 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,592 | ±455 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,155 | ±171 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,533 | ±217 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,155 | ±171 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 378 | ±154 |
| Median Home Value | $154,200 | ±$39,167 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,069 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,163 | ±$7,647 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,963 | ±$5,799 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±4.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 304 | ±132 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,180 | ±223 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 72.6% | ±7.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 26,364 (2024)
ID: 205057
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
102 E SPRING ST, TROY NC 27371-3056
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Mount Gilead | PK-05 | Mount Gilead, NC | |
| Regular School Mount Gilead | 06-08 | Mount Gilead, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Albemarle, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Albemarle, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Ansonville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Norwood, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Badin, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Candor, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Albemarle, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Albemarle, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Montgomery Community College
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College | 11.6 mi away | 1011 Page St, Troy, NC, 27371 |
9108989600
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MOUNT GILEAD BRANCH
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 110 W ALLENTON ST, MOUNT GILEAD, NC, 27306 |
(910) 439-6651
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Stanly Community College
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College | 16.5 mi away | 141 College Drive, Albemarle, NC, 28001 |
7049820121
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NORWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 207 PEE DEE AVE, NORWOOD, NC, 28128 |
(704) 474-3625
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South Piedmont Community College
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College | 20.3 mi away | 680 Highway 74 West, Polkton, NC, 28135 |
7042725300
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 215 W MAIN ST, TROY, NC, 27371 |
(910) 572-1311
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Pfeiffer University
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College | 24.8 mi away | 48380 US Hwy 52N, Misenheimer, NC, 28109-0960 |
7044631360
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CURRIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.0 mi away | 138 S SCHOOL ST, CANDOR, NC, 27229 |
(910) 974-4033
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BADIN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 62 PINE ST, BADIN, NC, 28009 |
(704) 423-3218
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ALLEN LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 307 PAGE ST, BISCOE, NC, 27209 |
(910) 428-2551
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ALBEMARLE, NC US, located 17.2 miles from Mount Gilead township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.9° | 30.9° | 40.9° | 3.80" | 0.4" |
| February | 54.7° | 33.3° | 44.0° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| March | 62.5° | 40.4° | 51.5° | 3.99" | 0.4" |
| April | 71.5° | 48.3° | 59.9° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.7° | 57.3° | 68.0° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.5° | 65.7° | 75.6° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.6° | 69.2° | 78.9° | 5.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.2° | 68.1° | 77.7° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.3° | 61.5° | 71.4° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 72.6° | 49.6° | 61.1° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.0° | 39.6° | 50.8° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| December | 53.8° | 34.2° | 44.0° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Gilead town | Town | 1.9 mi | — |
| Norwood town | Town | 7.4 mi | — |
| Troy town | Town | 10.8 mi | — |
| Ansonville town | Town | 11.1 mi | — |
| Aquadale CDP | CDP | 13.7 mi | — |
| Biscoe town | Town | 14.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3712392160. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.