State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
440.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.10%
Growth Since 2010
-5.43%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Richton, Mississippi Population 2021
1,010
Richton is a city located in Perry County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 1,010, it is the 152nd largest city in Mississippi and the 10259th largest city in the United States . Richton is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually but its population has decreased by -5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,068 in 2010. Richton reached it's highest population of 1,066 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Richton has a population density of 440 people per square mile.
The average household income in Richton is $46,234 with a poverty rate of 28.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $306 per month, and the median house value is $83,700. 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 Richton was:
- White: 63.50%
- Black or African American: 36.50%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Richton, Mississippi is 1,010 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,007.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,068.
Richton, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 621 | 63.50% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 36.50% |
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Richton Population by Race
Richton Population Pyramid $2021
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Richton Population by Age
Richton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 345 | 2.52 | 58.8 |
| Non Family | 140 | 1.02 | 40 |
| Married | 120 | 3.4 | 81.7 |
| Female | 83 | 3.57 | 56.6 |
| Male | 2 | 10.5 | 100 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
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Richton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 7.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 11.88% |
| High School Graduate | 221 | 33.23% |
| Some College | 145 | 21.80% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 67 | 10.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 7.22% |
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Richton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Richton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 405 | 323 | 82 |
| Black | 252 | 206 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 6 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 81.75%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 50.00%.
Richton Educational Attainment by Race
Richton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Richton Language by Age
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Richton Language
99.34% of Richton residents speak only English, while 0.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.66% of the population.
Richton Language
Richton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 327 | 168 | 51.38% |
| White | 539 | 84 | 15.58% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 2 | 7.41% |
28.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.41%
Male Poverty Rate
34.48%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Richton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richton is Black, with 51.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richton is Hispanic, with 7.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.00%.
Richton Poverty
Richton Poverty Rate by Education
Richton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.3%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Richton Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Richton Marital Status by Race
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Richton Marital Status
Richton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 9.66% |
| Black | 8 | 3.09% |
Richton Veterans by Race
Richton Veterans by Education
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7.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
Richton Veterans by Education
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41.9%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
Richton Employment by Age
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Richton Employment by Race
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Richton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.59%
Native Born
0.41%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.59% of Richton residents were born in the United States, with 74.03% 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 Latin America.
Richton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,010 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 1,009 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 1,008 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 1,007 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2017 | 1,022 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 1,030 | -6 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 1,036 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,038 | -1 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 1,039 | 1 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 1,038 | -18 | -1.70% |
| 2011 | 1,056 | -10 | -0.94% |
| 2010 | 1,066 | 0.00% |