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Merigold

Mississippi · 439 residents · 0.969 sq mi
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Merigold has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 225 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,200. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

439
−34%since 2000
from 664 in 2000
1990 – 2025
453 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
42.7
+8%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3514365226076931990201020202024Merigold
2024484
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,833
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$25,052
+55%since 2000
from $16,185 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
15.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.526
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$67,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$569
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
39.9%
−36.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
22.4% rent
9.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
25.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.2
+23%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(283)
Black56.2%(373)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(415)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(182)
Black50.3%(221)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(17)
Asian2.5%(11)
Other1%(4)
Diversity Score70.6%(310)
71
+13%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
89.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
12.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
28.5%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
52.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
3.6%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Merigold, Mississippi?

Merigold, Mississippi has about 439 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Merigold, Mississippi?

The typical household in Merigold, Mississippi earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Merigold, Mississippi expensive?

In Merigold, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $67,200, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Merigold, Mississippi?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Merigold, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Merigold, Mississippi?

About 15.6% of people in Merigold, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Merigold, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Merigold, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 136 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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