Raleigh is a town located in Smith County, Mississippi. Raleigh has a 2025 population of 1,085. It is also the county seat of Smith County. Raleigh is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,089 in 2020.
The average household income in Raleigh is $48,321 with a poverty rate of 20%.The median age in Raleigh is 44.6 years: 44.2 years for males, and 50 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Raleigh includes 58.33% White, 40.4% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 644 | 58.33% |
Black or African American | 446 | 40.4% |
Two or more races | 8 | 0.72% |
Asian | 6 | 0.54% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Raleigh's average per capita income is $32,171. Household income levels show a median of $35,833. The poverty rate stands at 20%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $77,824 | - |
Families | $68,409 | $67,942 |
Households | $35,833 | $48,321 |
Non Families | $19,375 | $26,720 |
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