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Richton

Mississippi · 946 residents (2025 est.) · 2.294 sq mi
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Richton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,057. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $149,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,220
+18%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
532 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+8%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:946 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8679631K1K1K1990201020202024Richton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,057
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,414
+23%since 2000
from $17,425 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
−11%since 2010
from 0.559 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,300
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+93%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(788)
Black21.1%(219)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(462)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(811)
Black31.1%(380)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(21)
Diversity Score57.6%(703)
Diversity Score
58
+30%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
+83%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 27.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 49.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richton, Mississippi?

Richton, Mississippi has about 1,220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Richton, Mississippi earns about $35,057 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Richton, Mississippi expensive?

In Richton, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $149,300.

How educated are people in Richton, Mississippi?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Richton, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Richton, Mississippi?

About 27.6% of people in Richton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Richton, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 186 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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