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Merigold, MS
Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Population
484
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
500
ZIP codes
0
Merigold and its ZIP codes
Merigold at a glance
- Merigold is about 8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Merigold, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Merigold.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,558
10,505 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Merigold, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
384
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Merigold, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
21.2%
U.S. 12.1% +9.1 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Merigold
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mound BayouCity | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| RenovaTown | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| WinstonvilleTown | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| ClevelandCity | 6.6 mi | 7.6 |
| ShelbyCity | 7.7 mi | 2.7 |
| PaceTown | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| BoyleTown | 9.2 mi | 1.5 |
| SymondsCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| DrewCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| RulevilleCity | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| DuncanTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| GunnisonTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| BeulahTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| ShawCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Merigold, MS in?
- Merigold is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Merigold, MS?
- About 484 people live in Merigold, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Merigold?
- Nearby places include Mound Bayou (2.7 mi), Renova (4.2 mi), Winstonville (5.1 mi), Cleveland (6.6 mi), Shelby (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023