Richton is a town located in Perry County Mississippi. Richton has a 2024 population of 888. Richton is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -3.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 920 in 2020.
The average household income in Richton is $51,775 with a poverty rate of 21.39%. The median age in Richton is 42.3 years: 26.9 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Richton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 857 | 74.52% |
| Black or African American | 293 | 25.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 393 | 2.64 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Married | 160 | 3.32 | 93.8 | 6.3 |
| Female | 113 | 3.04 | 38.9 | 61.1 |
| Non Family | 113 | 1.06 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Male | 7 | 6 | 100 | 0 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 6.33% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 13.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 305 | 41.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 8.08% |
| Some College | 153 | 20.59% |
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 | 562 | 491 | 133 |
| Black | 181 | 145 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $41,932 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,229 | $50,388 | $23,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,594 | $50,388 | $24,083 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $0 | $0 |
$28,594
Average Earnings
$50,388
Average Male
$24,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.64% of Richton residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 790 | 127 | 16.08% |
| Black | 276 | 101 | 36.59% |
21.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.42%
Male Poverty Rate
28.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Richton is Black, with 36.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Richton is White, with 16.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.52% |
| Some College | 27.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.9% |
| High School | 11.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,301 | $61,372 |
| Households | $33,621 | $51,775 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,046 | $27,994 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
47
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 6.69% |
| Black | 4 | 1.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.5%
Labor Force Participation
40.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
78.7%
Born in Richton
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Richton residents were born in the United States, with 78.7% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 848 | -8 | -0.93% |
| 2028 | 856 | -8 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 864 | -8 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 872 | -8 | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 880 | -8 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 888 | -8 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 896 | -9 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 905 | -15 | -1.63% |
| 2021 | 920 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 920 | -87 | -8.64% |
| 2019 | 1,007 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 1,008 | -14 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 1,022 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 1,031 | -6 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 1,037 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,039 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,039 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,039 | -17 | -1.61% |
| 2011 | 1,056 | -12 | -1.12% |
| 2010 | 1,068 | 0 | 0% |