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Merigold, MS

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Population
350
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
143 ft
Median Home Value
$138,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Merigold

Tucked in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Merigold is a quiet, close-knit town of fewer than 400 residents. It is best known across the region as the home of the famous McCarty Pottery, where lush gardens and handcrafted stoneware bring an artistic touch to daily life. Families also appreciate the town's strong educational focus at the top-rated Hayes Cooper Center magnet school, making this community an appealing spot for anyone looking for authentic, unhurried small-town living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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