Golden, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
178 Population 307/sq mi density
$48,889 Median Income $32,571 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $169,224 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,889 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,889
35% below
$32,571 per capita
Home Value
$103,100
63% below
Zillow: $169,224
Median Rent
$752/mo
35% below
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
59.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Golden Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Golden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
37%
Rent
65%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golden residents earn a median household income of $48,889 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,571. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,224. Median rent is $752/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

24.2% of adults in Golden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 59.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population178
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,889
Per Capita$32,571
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$733M
Avg Weekly Wage$820

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,100
Rent$752
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$169,224
Housing Units139
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,759/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
Elevation547 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+59.2%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute16 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.