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Mississippi · 185 residents (2025 est.) · 0.58 sq mi
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Golden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−2%since 2000
from 201 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+13%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:185 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1521711902092281990201020202024Golden
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,050
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,208 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,132
+131%since 2000
from $13,047 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−22%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade47.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(178)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(12)
Diversity Score26.8%(52)
Diversity Score
27
+8%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−21%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.1%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.7%
+35.8 ptssince 2017
from 42.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Mississippi?

Golden, Mississippi has about 196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden, Mississippi?

The typical household in Golden, Mississippi earns about $47,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden, Mississippi expensive?

In Golden, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Golden, Mississippi?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Golden, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden, Mississippi?

About 12.7% of people in Golden, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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