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Richton, MS

Town in Perry County, Mississippi.

Population

1,220

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

532

ZIP codes

0

Richton and its ZIP codes

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Richton at a glance

  • Richton is about 8.5 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $35,057, 38% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,300 (12% below Mississippi).

Local data for Richton, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richton, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$35,057

Poverty rate

27.6%

Median home value

$149,300

Homeownership

67.7%

Bachelor's or higher

22.8%

Median age

44.5

Average commute

41.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (269), German Americans (48), Polish Americans (23).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Richton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,624

2,220 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$43,179

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$84M

FY 2026, $7,295 per person

Perry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.2%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other13.1%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 41.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

197

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

36

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 36°F

63.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.0%

U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts

Diabetes

16.4%

U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.0%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Richton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RunnelstownCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
OvettCensus-designated place11 mi1.7
New AugustaTown11 mi5.1
BeaumontTown12 mi3.4
McLainTown18 mi3.4
PetalCity18 mi16.9
EastabuchieCensus-designated place21 mi1.9
HattiesburgCity22 mi53.4
GlendaleCensus-designated place22 mi1.6
ClaraCensus-designated place22 mi3.9
MoselleCensus-designated place23 mi1.7
EllisvilleCity23 mi10.4
LeafCensus-designated place24 mi1.2
West HattiesburgCensus-designated place26 mi2.4
Arnold LineCensus-designated place26 mi1.7
LeakesvilleTown26 mi6.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richton, MS in?
Richton is in Perry County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Richton, MS?
About 1,220 people live in Richton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richton?
Nearby places include Runnelstown (11 mi), Ovett (11 mi), New Augusta (11 mi), Beaumont (12 mi), McLain (18 mi).

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