Richton, MS Profile
Richton, MS, population 985, is located
in Mississippi's Perry county,
about 69.8 miles from Mobile and 98.3 miles from Jackson.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Richton has declined by about 3%. Since 2005 Richton's population has declined by about 1%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 43% |
| Females | 57% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 76% |
| African American | 21% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.00% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,038 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,036 | -0.19% |
| 2002 | 1,021 | -1.45% |
| 2003 | 1,017 | -0.39% |
| 2004 | 1,006 | -1.08% |
| 2005 | 996 | -0.99% |
| 2006 | 995 | -0.10% |
| 2007 | 1,001 | 0.60% |
| 2008 | 1,000 | -0.10% |
| 2009 | 985 | -1.50% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $23,365 |
Location
| Elevation | 160 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 1.1 Square Miles |
