Merigold is a town located in Bolivar County Mississippi. Merigold has a 2024 population of 338. Merigold is currently declining at a rate of -2.87% annually and its population has decreased by -10.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 376 in 2020.
The average household income in Merigold is $70,572 with a poverty rate of 5.05%. The median age in Merigold is 28.6 years: 28.9 years for males, and 25.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Merigold was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 56.15% |
| Black or African American | 277 | 43.69% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 201 | 3.15 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Married | 112 | 4.09 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.08 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 21 | 1.76 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 5.19 | 75 | 25 |
3.88
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 7.41% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 179 | 34.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 6.08% |
| High School Graduate | 165 | 31.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 69 | 13.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 263 | 171 |
| Black | 244 | 214 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 60.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $19,135 | $42,000 | $18,865 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $36,719 |
| High School Graduate | $35,789 | $37,237 | $23,214 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,304 | $42,019 | $19,091 |
| Some College | $47,663 | $47,880 | $0 |
$23,304
Average Earnings
$42,019
Average Male
$19,091
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.96% of Merigold residents speak only English, while 1.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 20 | 5.62% |
| Black | 277 | 12 | 4.33% |
5.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.81%
Male Poverty Rate
4.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Merigold is White, with 5.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Merigold is Black, with 4.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.16% |
| High School | 3.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,583 | $82,693 |
| Households | $53,558 | $70,572 |
| Married Families | $68,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,643 | $35,837 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
82.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 7.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
96.69%
Born in Merigold
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Merigold residents were born in the United States, with 96.69% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 292 | -9 | -2.99% |
| 2028 | 301 | -9 | -2.9% |
| 2027 | 310 | -10 | -3.13% |
| 2026 | 320 | -9 | -2.74% |
| 2025 | 329 | -9 | -2.66% |
| 2024 | 338 | -10 | -2.87% |
| 2023 | 348 | -9 | -2.52% |
| 2022 | 357 | -10 | -2.72% |
| 2021 | 367 | -9 | -2.39% |
| 2020 | 376 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2019 | 375 | -7 | -1.83% |
| 2018 | 382 | -7 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 389 | -12 | -2.99% |
| 2016 | 401 | -9 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 410 | -9 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 419 | -6 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 425 | -4 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 429 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 431 | -5 | -1.15% |
| 2010 | 436 | 0 | 0% |