The median income in Gold Mountain has fluctuated over the years, with a peak of $77,662 in 2018 and a low of $60,527 in 2013. The highest median income coincided with one of the lowest population points (189 residents in 2018), suggesting that economic prosperity may not necessarily correlate with population growth in this small community.

The population has generally declined from 272 in 2010 to 168 in 2022, a decrease of about 38%. This population decline has occurred alongside a slight increase in racial homogeneity, potentially indicating that the area may be becoming less attractive or accessible to diverse populations.

The trend in Gold Mountain contrasts with many urban and suburban areas across the United States, which have generally been experiencing increasing diversity. The community's shift towards greater racial homogeneity and its population decline may reflect broader trends seen in some rural American communities, where economic challenges and limited opportunities can lead to outmigration, particularly among younger and more diverse populations.

The median income, while fluctuating, has generally remained above $60,000, which is close to the national median household income. However, the small population and limited diversity suggest that this community may face challenges in terms of economic resilience and adaptability to changing demographics that many other areas are experiencing.

Gold Mountain presents a picture of a small, rural community that has become increasingly homogeneous over the past decade, maintaining its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority area. While it has maintained a relatively stable median income, the declining population and lack of racial diversity may pose challenges for the community's long-term economic and social sustainability.