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The Town of Merigold had a population of 484 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Merigold is located at latitude 33.839 and longitude -90.7262 in Bolivar County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Merigold encompass a land area of 0.97 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Bolivar County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Town of Merigold has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Merigold is located within Supervisor District 4, a minor civil division (MCD) of Bolivar County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 484 (100%) |
| Population Density | 500 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,104 |
| Median Home Value | $138,300 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 160 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 130 (81.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7 (4.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 (14.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 137 |
| Average Household Size | 3.53 |
| Family Households | 111 (81.0%) |
The table below compares Merigold to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 267 | 38th |
| Population Density | # 169 | 61st |
| Median Household Income | # 180 | 58th |
| Per Capita Income | # 257 | 40th |
| Diversity Index | # 116 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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