Merigold, MS
Living in Merigold
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute50
Public Transit9
Affordability88
Public Safety68
Airports28
Hospitals25
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
429Population-83 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black55%
Caucasian44%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate34%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector53%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$89kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$673Median Monthly Rent+$296 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K10%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas5%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merigold
United States45
Mississippi57
Bolivar County30
Property Crime in Merigold
United States48
Mississippi57
Bolivar County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merigold
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding54
Tornado37
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merigold, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merigold, MS
Bayou Academy
6 miles, S
Presbyterian Day School
6 miles, S
North Sunflower Academy
12 miles, SE
Presbyterian Day School
26 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Merigold, MS
Delta State University
7 miles, S
Mississippi Valley State University
32 miles, SE
University of Mississippi
77 miles, NE
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
79 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merigold, MS
Bolivar Medical Center
6 miles, S
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah
13 miles, SE
South Sunflower County Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Merigold, MS
Memphis International Airport
93 miles, NE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
112 miles, S
Monroe Regional Airport
119 miles, SW