Golden, MS Demographics

A map of Golden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	173	168	88.3%	87.5%
Hispanic	11	15	5.6%	7.8%
Native American/Other	9	0	4.6%	0.0%
Multiracial	3	5	1.5%	2.6%
Black	0	4	0.0%	2.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Golden, Mississippi has an estimated population of 196, a slight increase from the 192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 4.6% Native American/Other, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Golden, that probability was 22.7% in 2020 and 21.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden is ranked the 353rd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Golden was ranked the 365th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden's White Population

173 residents of Golden, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Golden ranks 58th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Golden's population has increased from 87.5% to 88.3%.

Golden is more White than neighboring Belmont (82.1% White), and Tishomingo (79.7% White). Golden is less White than neighboring Red Bay (90.7% White), Dennis (100% White), and Vina (96.6% White).

Golden's Black Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Golden ranks 387th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Golden is less Black than neighboring Red Bay (1.2% Black), Tishomingo (3.8% Black), and Vina (1.4% Black).

Golden's Asian Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Golden ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Golden is less Asian than neighboring Belmont (1.9% Asian), Red Bay (0.2% Asian), and Tishomingo (0.3% Asian).

Golden's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Golden, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Golden ranks 28th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 7.8% to 5.6%.

Golden is more Hispanic than neighboring Dennis (0% Hispanic), Tishomingo (5.3% Hispanic), and Vina (1.4% Hispanic). Golden is less Hispanic than neighboring Belmont (13.8% Hispanic), and Red Bay (6.3% Hispanic).

Golden's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Golden, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden is slightly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 9. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.6%.

Golden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belmont (0% Native American/Other), Red Bay (0% Native American/Other), Dennis (0% Native American/Other), Tishomingo (0% Native American/Other), and Vina (0% Native American/Other).

Golden's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Golden, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Golden ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.5%.

Golden is more Multiracial than neighboring Dennis (0% Multiracial), and Vina (0.6% Multiracial). Golden is less Multiracial than neighboring Belmont (2.2% Multiracial), Red Bay (1.6% Multiracial), and Tishomingo (10.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.