Merigold is a town located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. Merigold has a 2025 population of 329. Merigold is currently declining at a rate of -2.66% annually and its population has decreased by -12.5% 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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Merigold includes 56.15% White, 43.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 356 | 56.15% |
Black or African American | 277 | 43.69% |
Two or more races | 1 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Merigold's average per capita income is $23,304. Household income levels show a median of $53,558. The poverty rate stands at 5.05%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $68,333 | - |
Families | $59,583 | $82,693 |
Households | $53,558 | $70,572 |
Non Families | $19,643 | $35,837 |
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