City

Richton, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,336Population
💰$57,787Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$134,400Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 8.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic0.6%
Black8.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,517 (37.2%)
Some College868 (21.3%)
Associates486 (11.9%)
Bachelors499 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree650 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College21.3%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,787 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$134,400 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$627/mo
Total Housing Units3,055
Vacant Units748

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Richton, MS

Richton is a city in Mississippi, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,336 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Richton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,787 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Richton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $627 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Richton is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.1%).

Richton, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Richton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39476 6,336 $57,787 $134,400 $627 4.3% 28.1% 81.1%