Golden is a town located in Itawamba County Mississippi. Golden has a 2024 population of 186. Golden is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -1.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 189 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden is $69,093 with a poverty rate of 9.82%. The median age in Golden is 44.5 years: 40.8 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 86.52% |
| Other race | 16 | 8.99% |
| Native American | 7 | 3.93% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 92 | 1.77 | 50 | 50 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.06 | 36.2 | 63.8 |
| Married | 32 | 2.81 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Female | 11 | 1.36 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 2 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
2.47
Average Family Size
1.77
Average Household Size
50.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 28.33% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 7.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 22.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.67% |
| High School Graduate | 22 | 18.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 12.5% |
| Some College | 11 | 9.17% |
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 | 109 | 70 | 29 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 64.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,344 | $56,250 | $69,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,313 | $40,625 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,625 | $49,375 | $34,583 |
| Some College | $26,875 | $0 | $35,625 |
$40,625
Average Earnings
$49,375
Average Male
$34,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.79% of Golden residents speak only English, while 12.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 16 | 11.27% |
9.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.67%
Male Poverty Rate
5.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden is White, with 11.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden is White, with 11.27% 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 12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.47% |
| Some College | 15% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $85,296 |
| Households | $48,889 | $69,093 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,750 | $52,438 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
27.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 5.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
5%
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
64.61%
Born in Golden
98.88%
Native Born
1.12%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.88% of Golden residents were born in the United States, with 64.61% having been born in Mississippi. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 183 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 183 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 184 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 185 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 185 | -1 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 186 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2023 | 187 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 187 | -2 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 189 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 189 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 188 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 189 | -2 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 191 | 2 | 1.06% |
| 2016 | 189 | -1 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 190 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 190 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 191 | 0 | 0% |