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Golden, MS
Town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
Population
196
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
338
ZIP codes
0
Golden and its ZIP codes
Golden at a glance
- Golden is about 5.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Golden, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tishomingo County. PPP loans are for Golden.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,864
6,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $7,400 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Golden, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
62.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Golden, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Golden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelmontTown | 2 mi | 4.7 |
| Red Bay, ALCity | 3.8 mi | 9.8 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Vina, ALTown | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| TishomingoTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| PadenVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| New SiteCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| MariettaTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Belgreen, ALCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| TremontTown | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| Hodges, ALTown | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| FultonCity | 20 mi | 8.5 |
| MantachieTown | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| IukaCity | 22 mi | 9.7 |
| Cherokee, ALTown | 22 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Golden, MS in?
- Golden is in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Golden, MS?
- About 196 people live in Golden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Golden?
- Nearby places include Belmont (2 mi), Red Bay, AL (3.8 mi), Dennis (5.6 mi), Vina, AL (10 mi), Tishomingo (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023