City

Merigold, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Bolivar County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,409Population
💰$72,841Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$146,200Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.4%Black: 32.6%Other: 0.1%Race
White67.4%
Black32.6%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
6%
18–24
1%
25–44
40%
45–64
21%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.2%)
HS Graduate286 (25.6%)
Some College108 (9.7%)
Associates173 (15.5%)
Bachelors135 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree402 (36%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 36%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College9.7%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,841 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$146,200 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$634/mo
Total Housing Units668
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Merigold, MS

Merigold is a city in Mississippi, located in Bolivar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,409 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Merigold is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,841 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Merigold is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $634 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Merigold is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (67.35%).

Merigold, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Merigold
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38759 1,409 $72,841 $146,200 $634 0.0% 48.1% 77.8%