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Golden, Mississippi
Town · Population 185 · #271 in Mississippi
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About Golden
Golden, MS is a tiny community located in northeastern Mississippi, home to 185 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Golden holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.58 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 319 residents per square mile.
📰 Golden News Today
- North Mississippi woman accused of check fraud and elderly exploitation WTVA · Jul 29
- Valincius Selected As Golden Spikes Semifinalist - Mississippi State Mississippi State - Official Athletics Website · May 14
- Michael Palmer Obituary (1953 - 2026) - Golden, MS - The Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- 156 Fairview Church Rd, Golden, MS 38847 Realtor.com · Jun 2
- Everything Todd Golden said after Florida’s 108-74 win vs. Mississippi State GatorCountry.com · Mar 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Golden Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Golden — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in Golden
- FAIRVIEW ATTENDANCE CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMississippi
TypeTown
Population (2024)185
Rank in state#271 of 299
Land area0.58 sq mi
Density319/sq mi
Coordinates34.4866, -88.1863