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Raleigh, MS

Town in Smith County, Mississippi.

Population

1,118

Land area

5.1sq mi

People per sq mi

219

ZIP codes

0

Raleigh and its ZIP codes

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Raleigh at a glance

  • Raleigh is about 3.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $61,667, 9% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,900 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $496 a month.

Local data for Raleigh, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Raleigh, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,667

Poverty rate

13.7%

Median home value

$110,900

Median rent

$496/mo

Homeownership

82.3%

Bachelor's or higher

11.2%

Median age

44.5

Average commute

22.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (29), German Americans (26), Mexican Americans (20).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Raleigh.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,536

2,711 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,922

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$96.77M

FY 2026, $6,810 per person

Smith County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Raleigh, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.7%
  • Carpooled4.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home0.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Raleigh, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

578

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 33°F

61.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Raleigh, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.7%

U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts

Diabetes

18.5%

U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts

Smoking

18.4%

U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.9%

U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts

Cities near Raleigh

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SylvarenaVillage8.3 mi2.6
MizeTown12 mi2.4
Bay SpringsCity15 mi14.9
TaylorsvilleTown14 mi3.9
PolkvilleTown15 mi17.2
PuckettVillage15 mi2.9
LouinTown16 mi6.1
MageeCity16 mi5.3
MontroseTown18 mi2.7
Mount OliveTown20 mi3.1
MendenhallCity21 mi5.3
D'LoTown22 mi0.7
ForestCity22 mi13.1
MortonCity23 mi8.9
SosoTown24 mi2
LakeTown25 mi5.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Raleigh, MS in?
Raleigh is in Smith County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Raleigh, MS?
About 1,118 people live in Raleigh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Raleigh?
Nearby places include Sylvarena (8.3 mi), Mize (12 mi), Bay Springs (15 mi), Taylorsville (14 mi), Polkville (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023