Merigold, MS is a small town in Bolivar County with a population of 971. The population density here is 14 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Merigold Grocery, McCraw’s Barbeque House, and District One Brewing Company. Residents can engage in year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and bird watching at Big Lake Wildlife Management Area or boating and camping at Moon Lake Park. There are also several organizations such as the Merigold Lions Club that provides community service projects and events. Local sporting events include high school football games for the Merigold Braves.
The population in Merigold (zip 38759) is 971. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Merigold (zip 38759) is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Merigold (zip 38759) is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Merigold (zip 38759)
- 57.8% are married
- 16.3% are divorced
- 41.4% are married with children
- 10.6% have children, but are single
Race in Merigold (zip 38759)
- 59.2% are White
- 32.8% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander