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Merigold, MS


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Merigold, Mississippi

Merigold, Mississippi, in Bolivar county, is 78 miles E of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 98 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 664 residents.

The People and Families of Merigold

In Merigold, about 45% of adults are married. Merigold somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Merigold had a median family income of $27,500.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Merigold. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Merigold Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Merigold was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Merigold, 96% of commuters drive to work. People in the town expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Merigold strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Merigold Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Merigold, MS

Comparing Merigold to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population710
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Male Share of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better27
People Above Poverty27
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built62
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
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