Raleigh is a town located in Smith County Mississippi. Raleigh has a 2024 population of 1,086. 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 -0.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,089 in 2020.
The average household income in Raleigh is $44,103 with a poverty rate of 19.51%. The median age in Raleigh is 44.6 years: 42.6 years for males, and 51.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Raleigh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 632 | 61.96% |
| Black or African American | 374 | 36.67% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.69% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 331 | 2.69 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 182 | 1.24 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Married | 101 | 4.32 | 98 | 2 |
| Female | 28 | 5.5 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 20 | 3.85 | 100 | 0 |
4.36
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 12.65% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 3.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 46 | 6.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.54% |
| High School Graduate | 377 | 51.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 7.7% |
| Some College | 96 | 13.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 497 | 389 | 69 |
| Black | 179 | 145 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,250 | $68,438 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,125 | $0 | $67,917 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $63,682 | $25,469 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,375 | $61,406 | $25,625 |
| Some College | $28,056 | $0 | $22,143 |
$32,375
Average Earnings
$61,406
Average Male
$25,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99% of Raleigh residents speak only English, while 1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 95 | 18.92% |
| Black | 345 | 79 | 22.9% |
19.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.84%
Male Poverty Rate
25.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raleigh is Black, with 22.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raleigh is White, with 18.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.5% |
| Some College | 20.33% |
| High School | 20.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.99% |
| Male Employed | 10.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,013 | $69,420 |
| Households | $23,795 | $44,103 |
| Married Families | $64,145 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,841 | $21,793 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.5%
Male Marriage Rate
32.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 5.47% |
| Black | 10 | 3.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
38.1%
Employment Rate
15.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.63%
Born in Raleigh
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.69%
Naturalized
99.31% of Raleigh residents were born in the United States, with 83.63% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,082 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 1,083 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 1,084 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,084 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 1,085 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 1,086 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 1,087 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 1,082 | -7 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 1,089 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,089 | -307 | -21.99% |
| 2019 | 1,396 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1,403 | -5 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 1,408 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 1,396 | -10 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 1,406 | -12 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 1,418 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 1,417 | -11 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 1,428 | -17 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 1,445 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 1,440 | 0 | 0% |