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Merigold (MS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Merigold, Mississippi

StateMississippi
Land Area (mi²)1 sq mi
Density (mi²)378.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.61% (-6)
Growth Since 2020-41.47% (-260)
Rank in State284th
Rank in Country20982th

The population of Merigold, MS in 2022 is estimated to be 367. This is a decrease of -1.61% (-6 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Merigold by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Merigold by Age

Merigold Population Pyramid 2022
Merigold Median Age
28.2
Total
28.6
Male
26
Female
Merigold Sex Ratio
50.56%
317
Male
49.44%
310
Female
Merigold Age Dependency Ratio
9.3
Old Age Dependency Ratio
27
Child Dependency Ratio
Merigold Adults
503
Adults
(43 of whom are seniors) in Merigold.

Population of Merigold by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Merigold

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 5.74%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 3.15%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 8.39%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Merigold

While the overall poverty rate of Merigold is 5.74%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (8.39%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (3.15%).

Poverty Rate of Merigold by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
1.94%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Merigold by Education

29.55%
Less Than 9th Grade
0.76%
High School
8.85%
Some College
1%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Merigold

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Merigold

The most common language spoken in Merigold is English, with 97.48% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.62% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Merigold by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Merigold, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Merigold by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree316.34%
Bachelors Degree16934.56%
Associates Degree224.5%
Some College9118.61%
High School Graduate13226.99%
9th to 12th Grade275.52%
Less Than 9th Grade173.48%

Earnings Statistics of Merigold by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$24,375

Average Earnings

$35,588

Average Male

$16,957

Average Female