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Golden

Mississippi · 201 residents · 0.58 sq mi
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Golden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,208. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

201
+7%since 1990
from 188 in 1990
1990 – 2025
347 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 324 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
−2%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1521711902092281990201020202024Golden
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,208
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,047
+58%since 1990
from $8,267 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,000
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
74.7%
+21.1 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
25.3% rent
2.9
+32%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(178)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.7%(50)
25
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.6%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+12%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Mississippi?

Golden, Mississippi has about 201 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Golden, Mississippi?

The typical household in Golden, Mississippi earns about $20,208 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Golden, Mississippi?

About 6.1% 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 19.0% 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 13 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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