Richton, Mississippi Population 2022
Richton is a city located in Perry County Mississippi. Richton has a 2020 population of 1,011. Richton is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually but its population has decreased by -5.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,066 in 2010.
The average household income in Richton is $46,234 with a poverty rate of 29.48%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $377 per month, and the median house value is $143,700. The median age in Richton is 40.6 years, 28.8 years for males, and 52.2 years for females.
Richton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richtonwas:
- White: 74.18%
- Black or African American: 25.82%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,069 | 74.18% |
| Black or African American | 372 | 25.82% |
Richton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 481 | 2.78 | 60.7 |
| Married | 227 | 3.13 | 80.2 |
| Male | 5 | 13.2 | 100 |
| Female | 150 | 3.02 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 99 | 1.08 | 56.6 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 6.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 104 | 12.01% |
| High School Graduate | 347 | 40.07% |
| Some College | 184 | 21.25% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 6.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 9.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 4.62% |
Richton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 649 | 525 | 94 |
| Black | 214 | 177 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 82.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.48%.
Richton Language by Age
Richton Language
96.85% of Richton residents speak only English, while 3.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.15% of the population.
Richton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 347 | 157 | 45.24% |
| White | 981 | 241 | 24.57% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 29 | 2 | 6.90% |
29.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.91%
Male Poverty Rate
34.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Richton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richton is Black, with 45.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richton is Hispanic, with 6.90% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.86%.
Richton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Richton Married by Age and Sex
Richton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Richton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 6.23% |
| Black | 7 | 2.90% |
Richton Veterans by Education
5.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.96%
Born in Richton
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Richton residents were born in the United States, with 76.96% having been born in Mississippi. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,066 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,056 | -10 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 1,038 | -18 | -1.70% |
| 2013 | 1,039 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 1,038 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 1,036 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 1,030 | -6 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,022 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 1,007 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2019 | 1,008 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 1,009 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2021 | 1,010 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2022 | 1,011 | 1 | 0.10% |