Richton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Perry County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,180
Population
515/sq mi density
$35,568
Median Income
$21,494 per capita
$137,600
Home Value
$169,098 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$35,568 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,180
Census 2023
Population Density
515
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (5.9 km²)
Median Age
43.8 yrs
13% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 29% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69.7%
Black
29%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.6%
Spanish
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.3%
Veterans
7.6%
27% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.8%
52% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.1%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.9%
3% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.407
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,180 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 515 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.7% |
| Female | 50.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 29.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.3% |
| Veterans | 7.6% |
| Disability | 19.8% |
| Health Insurance | 91.1% |
| Uninsured | 8.9% |
| Broadband Access | 72.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.407 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |