Richton, Mississippi

Population Data for Richton, MS:

Population – 7180
Male – 48.54 %
Female – 51.46 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 86.55 %
Hispanic – 0.56 %
African American – 12.58 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.26 %
Asian – 0.14 %

Geographic Data for Richton, Mississippi:

Population Density – 19.79 per sq. mi
Elevation – 108 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Richton:

In Elementary School – 722 (42.40 %)
In High School – 525 (30.83 %)
In College – 231 (13.56 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 262 (5.86 %)
Associate’s Degree – 206 (4.61 %)
Some College, No Degree – 879 (19.66 %)
High School Graduate – 1,634 (36.54 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 506 (11.31 %)

Employment and Household Data for Richton, MS:

Percentage of People Employed – 50.88 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 3.81 %
Unemployment Level – 6.95 %

Median Household Income – $30,104.00
Average Household Size – 2.68

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 22.44 %
2 Vehicles – 34.83 %
3 or more Vehicles – 21.23 %

Average Cost to Rent in Richton - $273 per month