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 $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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Raleigh was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 644 | 58.33% |
| Black or African American | 446 | 40.4% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 410 | 2.37 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Non Family | 200 | 1.19 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 133 | 3.53 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 54 | 3.26 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Male | 23 | 3.78 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 10.61% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 5.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 4.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 3% |
| High School Graduate | 444 | 55.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 7.62% |
| Some College | 108 | 13.48% |
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 | 478 | 377 | 46 |
| Black | 269 | 231 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 3 |
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 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,833 | $70,625 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,667 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,286 | $66,313 | $27,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,171 | $0 | $31,250 |
| Some College | $29,211 | $27,961 | $32,159 |
$32,171
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$31,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.44% of Raleigh residents speak only English, while 0.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 111 | 22.11% |
| Black | 421 | 83 | 19.71% |
20%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.73%
Male Poverty Rate
23.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Raleigh is White, with 22.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Raleigh is Black, with 19.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.52% |
| Some College | 22.88% |
| High School | 17.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.92% |
| Female Employed | 7.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,409 | $67,942 |
| Households | $35,833 | $48,321 |
| Married Families | $77,824 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,375 | $26,720 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
31.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 5.82% |
| Black | 20 | 6.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
11.9%
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
84.15%
Born in Raleigh
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
99.46% of Raleigh residents were born in the United States, with 84.15% 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% |