Merigold, Mississippi
Merigold: Town of the United States
About
Merigold is a town located in the county of Bolivar in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 439 and a population density of 175 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 371 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Merigold
| Population : | 371 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Bolivar County |
| Postal code : | 38759 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 2.51 km2 |
| Altitude : | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:40:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 148 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -18.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Merigold is located at 33°50'20"N 90°43'34"W (33.8390000, -90.7262100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Merigold decreased by 18.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 439 | - | census |
| 2011 | 433 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 431 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 427 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 420 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 411 | -2.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 403 | -1.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 393 | -2.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 383 | -2.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 377 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 371 | -1.62% | estimation process |
Merigold zip code is 38759.
County name: Bolivar, County
fips: 28011
Schools in Merigold
College & universities near Merigold, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491729 | Goshen School of Cosmetology | Cleveland (MS) | 38732-0000 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Merigold, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Merigold
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Merigold Post Office | Merigold (MS) | 38759 |
Other cities in Bolivar County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bolivar County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 10,846 | County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Shelby | 1,910 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Shaw | 1,655 | Town in Bolivar and Sunflower counties, Mississippi, United States |
| Rosedale | 1,559 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Mound Bayou | 1,341 | City in Mississippi, United States |
| Renova | 761 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Boyle | 589 | Town of the United States |
| Benoit | 419 | Town of the United States |
| Gunnison | 399 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi |
| Duncan | 376 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Beulah | 329 | Town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States |
| Pace | 238 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Alligator | 182 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Winstonville | 163 | Human settlement in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States of America |
