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Tishomingo County

Population in 2011: 191. Population change since 2000: -5.0%
 

Males: 77  (40.3%)
Females: 114  (59.7%)

Median resident age:  49.6 years
Mississippi median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 38847.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $20,696 (it was $20,208 in 2000)
Golden:

$20,696
Mississippi:

$36,646
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $18,225

Golden town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $51,573 (it was $58,000 in 2000)
Golden:

$51,573
Mississippi:

$98,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $57,478; Detached houses: $63,387; Mobile homes: $23,993

Median gross rent in 2009: $625.

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  • White alone - 163 (85.3%)
  • Hispanic - 21 (11.0%)
  • Black alone - 5 (2.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.5%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.5%)

Races in Golden detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Golden: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (15.4%), Irish (9.0%), English (6.0%), German (5.0%), Dutch (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/08/1908

Elevation: 562 feet

Land area: 0.57 square miles.

Population density: 337 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Golden:

  • High school or higher: 62.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Golden town:

  • Never married: 29.6%
  • Now married: 44.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 17.1%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

21 residents are foreign born (10.4% Latin America).

This town:  10.4%
Mississippi:  1.4%



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Golden, Mississippi as of May 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Golden to the number of sex offenders is 40 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $264 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $131 (0.2%)
Golden satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, AL (68.9 miles , pop. 53,929).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (103.2 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (508.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Belmont, MS (1.4 miles ), Red Bay, AL (2.1 miles ), Tishomingo, MS (3.2 miles ), Vina, AL (3.3 miles ), Paden, MS (3.6 miles) , Marietta, MS (4.0 miles ), Tremont, MS (4.2 miles ), Bexar, AL (4.3 miles ).

Latitude: 34.49 N, Longitude: 88.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.2%
Mississippi:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: 0 (0.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (53%)
  • Wholesale trade (19%)
  • Retail trade (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Educational services (35%)
  • Retail trade (20%)
  • Manufacturing (11%)
  • Health care and social assistance (11%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Wholesale trade (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (29%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (15%)
  • Other protective service workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Woodworkers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (20%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (10%)
  • Printing workers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)

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Average climate in Golden, Mississippi

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Tornado activity:

Golden-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 215% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 40.4 miles away from the Golden town center killed 28 people and injured 267 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 tornado 45.6 miles away from the town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

Earthquake activity:

Golden-area historical earthquake activity is above Mississippi state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 56.7 miles away from Golden center
On 12/12/1997 at 08:42:20, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 86.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/28/1999 at 11:00:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 91.5 miles away from the city center
On 5/28/1995 at 15:28:36, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 92.0 miles away from Golden center
On 7/15/1995 at 01:03:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 76.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tishomingo County (9) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Freezes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Freeze: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Golden:

  • RED BAY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; RED BAY, AL)
  • RUSSELLVILLE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 20 miles away; RUSSELLVILLE, AL)
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOONEVILLE (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; BOONEVILLE, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Golden, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Golden:

  • Itawamba Community College (about 20 miles; Fulton, MS; Full-time enrollment: 5,616)
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College (about 25 miles; Booneville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,081)
  • Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals (about 34 miles; Muscle Shoals, AL; FT enrollment: 2,417)
  • University of North Alabama (about 37 miles; Florence, AL; FT enrollment: 5,338)
  • Bevill State Community College (about 70 miles; Jasper, AL; FT enrollment: 2,544)
  • John C Calhoun State Community College (about 72 miles; Tanner, AL; FT enrollment: 4,995)
  • Mississippi State University (about 80 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 15,187)

Public elementary/middle school in Golden:

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Notable locations in Golden: Golden City Hall (A), Golden Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Golden include: Victory Tabernacle Church of God (A), Golden Chapel United Methodist Church (B), Central Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Belmont Hotel (121 Main Street).

 
Tishomingo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 9.43. This is significantly better than average. There were 7 monitors within city limits.
City:

9.43
U.S.:

14.55
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2001 was 15.2. This is significantly better than average. There were 15 monitors within city limits.
City:

15.2
U.S.:

25.0


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.0%

Average household size:
This town:  1.9 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  45.1%
Whole state:  70.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Golden, MS


Golden compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Golden (2011 data):

  • First American National Bank: Golden Branch at 207 Front Street, branch established on 1969/05/31. Info updated 2010/06/21: Bank assets: $234.0 mil, Deposits: $203.4 mil, headquarters in Iuka, MS, positive income, 8 total offices, Holding Company: First American Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Golden travel time to work - commute
Golden mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (80%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Tishomingo County Mississippi:
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Religion statistics for Golden (based on Tishomingo County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 58.13%
Here58.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaNational Association of Free Will Baptists
Adherents59.7%17.8%10.5%4.0%3.6%
Congregations34.7%24.0%13.3%8.0%6.7%
NameAmerican Baptist AssociationChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Catholic ChurchChurch of God of ProphecyOther
Adherents2.9%0.7%0.3%0.3%0.2%
Congregations4.0%1.3%1.3%1.3%5.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Tishomingo County:

5.77 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Tishomingo County:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Tishomingo County:

5.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Here:

7.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.5%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Tishomingo County:

27.5%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.0%
State:

14.4%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$984
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$200
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$76
Water Supply 0$0 2$243
Totals for Government 0$0 13$1,503


5.72% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($27,541 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.72%
Mississippi average:

7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Alcorn County, MS  0.85% ($24,706 average AGI)
from Itawamba County, MS  0.58% ($25,629)
from Prentiss County, MS  0.42% ($26,480)


5.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($25,774 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.81%
Mississippi average:

8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Alcorn County, MS  1.25% ($24,413 average AGI)
to Itawamba County, MS  0.53% ($27,469)
to Franklin County, AL  0.50% ($23,767)

Strongest AM radio stations in Golden:

  • WRMG (1430 AM; 1 kW; RED BAY, AL; Owner: JIMMY R. PYLE)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WFTO (1330 AM; 5 kW; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Golden:

  • W258AA (99.5 FM; RED BAY, AL; Owner: ROBERT A. TIFFIN)
  • WQLT-FM (107.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFIX (91.3 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: TRI-STATE INSPIRATIONAL B/C CORP.)
  • WLAY-FM (100.3 FM; TUSCUMBIA, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXFL (96.1 FM; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: BIG RIVER BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WVNA-FM (105.5 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBTG-FM (106.3 FM; SHEFFIELD, AL; Owner: SLATTON & ASSOCS. BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WZLQ (98.5 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING)
  • WFXO (104.9 FM; IUKA, MS; Owner: BILLY R. MCLAIN)
  • WMXV (103.5 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFTA (101.9 FM; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WOWL (91.9 FM; BURNSVILLE, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC)
  • WQPR (88.7 FM; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Owner: THE BD OF TRUSTEES UNIV. OF ALABAMA)
  • WMAE-FM (89.5 FM; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WAFR (88.3 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Golden:

  • WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WYLE (Channel 26; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: ETC COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WFIQ (Channel 36; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • W57BV (Channel 57; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W39CD (Channel 38; FULTON, MS; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W45BD (Channel 45; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W22BS (Channel 22; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W53AF (Channel 53; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Golden fatal accident list:

Jan 26, 2006 09:07 PM, Patterson St, Lat: 34.485322, Lon: -88.196714, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Golden)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 34.427667 Lon: -88.272333, Call Sign: WQBA759
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.422 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/09/2004, Expiration Date: 09/09/2014, Certifier: Danny Chestnut
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Golden)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 19334 , Serial Number: 15074347, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 01/31/1973
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Byron L Northington, Po Box 423, Golden, MS 38847, Other Owners: Blake L Northington
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9010J , Serial Number: 28-3036, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 11/11/1975
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 368 Smith Rd Ne, Golden, MS 38847
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9629W , Serial Number: 28-23086, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Clyde Robbins, 384 Horn Rd, Golden, MS 38847


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 72
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

Incident types - Golden


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Golden, MS

Most common first names in Golden, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3367.7 years
William3174.1 years
Mary1680.8 years
Charles1268.4 years
George1075.1 years
Billy959.7 years
Robert969.7 years
John867.6 years
Thomas776.4 years
Vera687.2 years
Most common last names in Golden, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson3071.8 years
Beam1872.2 years
Hall1875.4 years
Wilson1479.2 years
Smith1269.7 years
Graham1271.3 years
Wood1178.4 years
Williams1181.9 years
Mayhall1072.9 years
Pharr969.5 years

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