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Richton

County:
Perry County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.294
State:
Mississippi

Richton is a town located in Perry County, Mississippi. Richton has a 2026 population of 927. Richton is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 953 in 2020.

The median household income in Richton is $35,057 with a poverty rate of 27.61%. The median age in Richton is 44.5 years: 34.8 years for males, and 52.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.0 males.

927
Total Population
404
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.43%
Growth

Richton Population

Richton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026927-4-0.43%
2025931-5-0.53%
2024936-5-0.53%
2023941-2-0.21%
2022943-10-1.05%
202195300%
2020953-5-0.52%
20191,007-1-0.1%
20181,008-14-1.37%
20171,022-9-0.87%
20161,031-6-0.58%
20151,037-2-0.19%
20141,03900%
20131,03900%
20121,039-17-1.61%
20111,056-12-1.12%
20101,06800%

Median Age

Overall: 44.5 years
Female: 52.5 years
Male: 34.8 years

Richton Adults

There are 935 adults, (368 of whom are seniors) in Richton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 604 (49.5%)
Male: 616 (50.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Richton includes 66.48% White, 31.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White81166.48%
Black or African American38031.15%
Two or more races241.97%
Native American30.25%
Other race20.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races60.49%
Other race20.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White81166.48%
Black or African American38031.15%
Two or more races181.48%
Native American30.25%

Richton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Richton 's average per capita income is $26,528. Household income levels show a median of $35,057. The poverty rate stands at 27.61%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$36,515$61,604
Households$35,057$49,318
Non Families$14,472$29,904
Married Families--

$26,528

Average Income

$35,057

Median Household Income

27.61%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)