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Richton

Mississippi · 920 residents · 2.294 sq mi
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Richton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,584. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,700. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
920
−11%since 2000
from 1,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 452 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+5%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8679631K1K1K1990201020202024Richton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,584
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,625
−10%since 2000
from $17,425 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,700
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $259 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+113%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(608)
Black28.8%(265)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.7%(512)
Diversity Score
56
+25%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.8%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Richton, Mississippi?

Richton, Mississippi has about 920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Richton, Mississippi?

The typical household in Richton, Mississippi earns about $30,584 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 $143,700, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Richton, Mississippi?

About 13.7% 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 29.5% of people in Richton, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Richton, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Richton, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 114 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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