Richton, MS

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Richton Overview

1,150
TOTAL POPULATION
602
MALE POPULATION
548
FEMALE POPULATION
109.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$20,111
PER CAPITA INCOME
$34,301
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$33,621
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$14,703
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
376
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Richton Zip Codes

Richton Area Codes

Race in Richton

The most populous races in Richton are White / Caucasian (857 | 74.5%), and Black / African American (293 | 25.5%).
Race in Richton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American29325.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian85774.5%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,150100.0%

Ancestry in Richton

The most populous ancestries reported in Richton are American (298 | 25.9%), Irish (191 | 16.6%), Scotch-Irish (121 | 10.5%), German (30 | 2.6%), and Polish (16 | 1.4%), together accounting for 57.0% of all Richton residents.
Ancestry in Richton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American29825.9%
Arab30.3%
Dutch60.5%
English111.0%
French50.4%
German302.6%
Irish19116.6%
Lebanese30.3%
Polish161.4%
Scotch-Irish12110.5%
Scottish40.4%
Swedish20.2%
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Immigrants in Richton

Immigrants in Richton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Richton

Sex and Age in Richton

The most populous age groups in Richton are 15 to 19 Years (124 | 20.6%) for men and 75 to 79 Years (94 | 17.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Richton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (2.0%)35 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years23 (3.8%)15 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years75 (12.5%)45 (8.2%)
15 to 19 Years124 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years44 (7.3%)34 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years32 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years11 (1.8%)9 (1.6%)
35 to 39 Years40 (6.6%)36 (6.6%)
40 to 44 Years35 (5.8%)78 (14.2%)
45 to 49 Years28 (4.6%)24 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years12 (2.0%)16 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years26 (4.3%)34 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years17 (2.8%)21 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years22 (3.6%)20 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years47 (7.8%)56 (10.2%)
75 to 79 Years6 (1.0%)94 (17.2%)
80 to 84 Years48 (8.0%)18 (3.3%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (2.4%)
Total602 (100.0%)548 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Richton

Median Family Size in Richton

The median family size in Richton is 3.24 persons per family, with single male/father families (7 | 2.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.71 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (113 | 40.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Richton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple160 (57.1%)3.32
Single Male/Father7 (2.5%)4.71
Single Female/Mother113 (40.4%)3.04
Total Families280 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Richton

The median household size in Richton is 2.64 persons per household, with single male/father households (7 | 1.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6 persons per household. non-family households (113 | 28.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Richton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple160 (40.7%)3.32
Single Male/Father7 (1.8%)6.00
Single Female/Mother113 (28.7%)3.04
Non-family113 (28.7%)1.06
Total Households393 (100.0%)2.64

Household Size by Marriage Status in Richton

Out of a total of 393 households in Richton, 280 (71.3%) are family households, while 113 (28.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 182, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 108.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Richton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-108 (27.5%)
2-Person Households182 (46.3%)5 (1.3%)
3-Person Households32 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households20 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households35 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households11 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (71.3%)113 (28.7%)

Female Fertility in Richton

Fertility by Age in Richton

Average fertility rate in Richton is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 163.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Richton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years7 (100.0%)163.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Richton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Richton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Richton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)500.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total7 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Richton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Richton

Income Overview in Richton

Per Capita Income in Richton is $20,111, while median incomes of families and households are $34,301 and $33,621 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,150$20,111
Median Family Income280$34,301
Mean Family Income280$61,372
Median Household Income393$33,621
Mean Household Income393$51,775
Income Deficit280$14,703
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,1500.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,150100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1500.48

Earnings by Sex in Richton

Earnings by Sex in Richton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male226 (56.4%)$0
Female175 (43.6%)$23,292
Total401 (100.0%)$23,429

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richton

The most common earnings brackets in Richton are $7,500 to $9,999 for men (75 | 33.2%) and $2,499 or less for women (48 | 27.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Richton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)48 (27.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99975 (33.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99928 (12.4%)7 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (2.2%)23 (13.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (4.0%)30 (17.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)31 (17.7%)
$30,000 to $34,9995 (2.2%)4 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99916 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (1.3%)11 (6.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)14 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99929 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99913 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99914 (6.2%)5 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (4.4%)2 (1.1%)
$100,000+19 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (100.0%)175 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richton

Average earnings in Richton are $50,388 for men and $24,083 for women, a difference of 52.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,388, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $50,388. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,932, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,542.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Richton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$50,388$23,542
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,388$24,083

Family Income in Richton

Family Income Brackets in Richton

According to the Richton family income data, there are 97 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Richton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000258.9%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993713.2%
$25,000 to $34,9999734.6%
$35,000 to $49,999279.6%
$50,000 to $74,999165.7%
$75,000 to $99,999145.0%
$100,000 to $149,999176.1%
$150,000 to $199,9994716.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richton

2-person families (182 | 65.0%) account for the highest median family income in Richton with $33,713 per family, while 2-person families (182 | 65.0%) have the highest median income of $16,856 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Richton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families182 (65.0%)$33,713
3-Person Families35 (12.5%)$0
4-Person Families17 (6.1%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families35 (12.5%)$0
7+ Person Families11 (3.9%)$0
Total280 (100.0%)$34,301

Family Income by Number of Earners in Richton

Family Income by Number of Earners in Richton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners107 (38.2%)$34,246
1 Earner96 (34.3%)$24,459
2 Earners48 (17.1%)$0
3+ Earners29 (10.4%)$0
Total280 (100.0%)$34,301

Household Income in Richton

Household Income Brackets in Richton

With 101 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Richton, accounting for 25.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Richton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000379.4%
$10,000 to $14,9995915.0%
$15,000 to $24,999379.4%
$25,000 to $34,99910125.7%
$35,000 to $49,9995012.7%
$50,000 to $74,999215.3%
$75,000 to $99,999246.1%
$100,000 to $149,999174.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994712.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Richton

The median household income in Richton is $33,621, with the highest median household income of $33,438 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 191 households (48.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 4 households (1.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Richton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4 (1.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years119 (30.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years79 (20.1%)$0
65+ Years191 (48.6%)$33,438
Total393 (100.0%)$33,621

Poverty in Richton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richton

With 15.4% poverty level for males and 28.4% for females among the residents of Richton, 6 to 11 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (56.1%) and 45 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Richton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (17.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (56.1%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years6 (10.5%)45 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)33 (29.2%)
45 to 54 Years4 (10.5%)19 (48.7%)
55 to 64 Years13 (35.1%)8 (15.7%)
65 to 74 Years26 (47.3%)21 (51.2%)
75 Years and over6 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (15.4%)139 (28.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richton

According to the poverty statistics in Richton, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Richton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (100.0%)29 (82.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (43.9%)15 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years51 (89.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years41 (78.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years77 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years74 (100.0%)80 (70.8%)
45 to 54 Years34 (89.5%)20 (51.3%)
55 to 64 Years24 (64.9%)43 (84.3%)
65 to 74 Years29 (52.7%)20 (48.8%)
75 Years and over47 (88.7%)109 (100.0%)
Total488 (84.6%)350 (71.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richton

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Richton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Richton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (38.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)32 (28.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richton

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Richton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)19 (36.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)32 (26.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Richton

Employment by Class of Employer in Richton

Among the 376 employed individuals in Richton, private company employees (296 | 78.7%), state government employees (46 | 12.2%), and local government employees (23 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Richton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29678.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations41.1%
Local Government Employees236.1%
State Government Employees4612.2%
Federal Government Employees71.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total376100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Richton

Employment Status by Age in Richton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years33 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years71 (91.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years17 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years140 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years37 (46.3%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years37 (61.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years5 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total376 (41.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richton

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Richton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School19 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma154 (73.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree32 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher63 (96.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total268 (64.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Richton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richton are Community & Social Service (26 | 7.0%), Education Instruction & Library (21 | 5.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (10 | 2.7%), Life, Physical & Social Science (10 | 2.7%), and Management (7 | 1.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Richton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Richton, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Management (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Richton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)15 (31.9%)32 (68.1%)
Total (Overall)213 (57.7%)156 (42.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Richton are Healthcare Support (86 | 23.3%), Security & Protection (7 | 1.9%), Law Enforcement (7 | 1.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (7 | 1.9%), and Personal Care & Service (5 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Richton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Richton, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (95.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Richton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support4 (4.6%)82 (95.4%)
Security & Protection7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (15.2%)89 (84.8%)
Total (Overall)213 (57.7%)156 (42.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Richton are Sales & Related (58 | 15.7%), and Office & Administration (35 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Richton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Richton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related54 (93.1%)4 (6.9%)
Office & Administration4 (11.4%)31 (88.6%)
Total (Category)58 (62.4%)35 (37.6%)
Total (Overall)213 (57.7%)156 (42.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Richton are , and Construction & Extraction (25 | 6.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Richton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Richton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)213 (57.7%)156 (42.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Richton are Material Moving (55 | 14.9%), Production (29 | 7.9%), and Transportation (15 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Richton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Richton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)213 (57.7%)156 (42.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Richton

Employment Industries in Richton

The major employment industries in Richton include Health Care & Social Assistance (99 | 26.8%), Retail Trade (87 | 23.6%), Educational Services (50 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (43 | 11.7%), and Transportation & Warehousing (31 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Richton

Employment Industries by Sex in Richton

The Richton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (96.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Richton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (4.0%)95 (96.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total213 (57.7%)156 (42.3%)

Education in Richton

School Enrollment in Richton

The most common levels of schooling among the 282 students in Richton are middle school (102 | 36.2%), high school (87 | 30.8%), and elementary school (47 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in Richton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School4716.7%
Middle School10236.2%
High School8730.8%
College / Undergraduate4616.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total282100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richton

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Richton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total282 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richton

Education (36 | 26.3%), science & technology (24 | 17.5%), business (22 | 16.1%), physical & health sciences (21 | 15.3%), and arts & humanities (15 | 11.0%) are the most common fields of study among 137 individuals in Richton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Richton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural85.8%
Physical & Health Sciences2115.3%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering53.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology2417.5%
Business2216.1%
Education3626.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History21.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications42.9%
Arts & Humanities1511.0%
Total137100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Richton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Richton are males with 5 or more vehicles (95, accounting for 43.8%) and females with 5 or more vehicles (24, making up 60.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Richton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)4 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle11 (5.1%)46 (29.5%)
2 Vehicles66 (30.4%)19 (12.2%)
3 Vehicles45 (20.7%)63 (40.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles95 (43.8%)24 (15.4%)
Total217 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Richton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Richton are 5 to 9 minutes (85 commuters, 23.1%), less than 5 minutes (70 commuters, 19.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (62 commuters, 16.9%).
Commute Time in Richton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7019.0%
5 to 9 Minutes8523.1%
10 to 14 Minutes5514.9%
15 to 19 Minutes102.7%
20 to 24 Minutes6216.9%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes256.8%
35 to 39 Minutes113.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes195.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes318.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Richton

The most common commute times in Richton are 20 to 24 minutes (62 commuters, 28.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (52 commuters, 34.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Richton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes29 (13.4%)41 (27.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes37 (17.1%)48 (31.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (1.4%)52 (34.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes10 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes62 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes25 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes5 (2.3%)6 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes19 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes26 (12.0%)5 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Richton are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (92, 42.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (63, 41.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Richton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM79 (36.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM17 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM6 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3 (1.4%)5 (3.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)7 (4.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM5 (2.3%)63 (41.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3 (1.4%)24 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (1.8%)23 (15.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM92 (42.6%)30 (19.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Richton

Occupancy by Ownership in Richton

Of the total 393 dwellings in Richton, owner-occupied units account for 272 (69.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 121 (30.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Richton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27269.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12130.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units393100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Richton

Occupancy by Household Size in Richton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10827.5%
2-Person Household18747.6%
3-Person Household328.1%
4+ Person Household6616.8%
Total Housing Units393100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Richton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household66 (61.1%)42 (38.9%)
2-Person Household131 (70.1%)56 (29.9%)
3-Person Household22 (68.8%)10 (31.2%)
4+ Person Household53 (80.3%)13 (19.7%)
Total Housing Units272 (69.2%)121 (30.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Richton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (41.3%)27 (58.7%)
High School Diploma81 (61.8%)50 (38.2%)
College/Associate Degree88 (66.7%)44 (33.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Richton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years328.1%
35 to 44 Years9123.2%
45 to 54 Years328.1%
55 to 64 Years4712.0%
65 to 74 Years8521.6%
75 to 84 Years10627.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total393100.0%

Housing Finances in Richton

Median Income by Occupancy in Richton

Median Income by Occupancy in Richton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied272 (69.2%)$36,146
Renter-Occupied121 (30.8%)$0
Average393 (100.0%)$33,621

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Richton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00010 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)27 (22.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99921 (7.7%)38 (31.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)37 (30.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99994 (34.6%)7 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (17.6%)2 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (5.1%)7 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (7.7%)3 (2.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99917 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more47 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total272 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Richton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30052 (19.1%)54 (44.6%)
$300 to $49939 (14.3%)20 (16.5%)
$500 to $79945 (16.5%)37 (30.6%)
$800 to $99966 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49920 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99912 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49938 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total272 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Richton

Housing Structures in Richton

Housing Structures in Richton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached28672.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments379.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments123.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4010.2%
10 or more Apartments20.5%
Mobile Home / Other164.1%
Total393100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Richton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached256 (89.5%)30 (10.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total272 (69.2%)121 (30.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Richton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (2.2%)20 (16.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms53 (19.5%)88 (72.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms139 (51.1%)13 (10.7%)
8 or more Rooms74 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total272 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Richton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas34 (12.5%)7 (5.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity234 (86.0%)114 (94.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total272 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Richton

Household Vehicle Usage in Richton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (4.8%)32 (26.5%)
1 Vehicle105 (38.6%)69 (57.0%)
2 Vehicles58 (21.3%)10 (8.3%)
3 or more Vehicles96 (35.3%)10 (8.3%)
Total272 (100.0%)121 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Richton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Richton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units120152
Median Property Value$135,000$146,700
Median Household Income$32,197$39
Monthly Housing Costs$371$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,094$80

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Richton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00022 (18.3%)9 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99931 (25.8%)14 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99949 (40.8%)120 (78.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99916 (13.3%)9 (5.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total120 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Richton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (8.3%)61 (40.1%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99933 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (25.0%)61 (40.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9995 (4.2%)18 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9997 (5.8%)9 (5.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (5.0%)14 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more8 (6.7%)11 (7.2%)
Total120 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Richton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x62 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5 (4.2%)73 (48.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more47 (39.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total120 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Richton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80016 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4998 (6.7%)13 (8.6%)
$800 to $1,49911 (9.2%)11 (7.2%)
Total120 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Richton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years82 (73.9%)29 (26.1%)
26 to 34 Years38 (90.5%)4 (9.5%)
35 to 44 Years175 (93.6%)12 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years54 (70.1%)23 (29.9%)
55 to 64 Years88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total991 (93.6%)68 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Richton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen82 (73.9%)29 (26.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Richton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999300 (89.5%)35 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99931 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (90.5%)4 (9.5%)
$100,000 and over333 (93.0%)25 (7.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Richton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 626 (55.3%)21 (44.7%)
6 to 18 Years206 (82.7%)43 (17.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)82 (73.9%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)38 (90.5%)
35 to 44 Years47 (25.1%)128 (68.4%)
45 to 54 Years34 (44.2%)20 (26.0%)
55 to 64 Years34 (38.6%)61 (69.3%)
65 to 74 Years92 (95.8%)21 (21.9%)
75 Years and over162 (100.0%)133 (82.1%)
Total601 (56.8%)547 (51.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Richton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years45 (30.2%)57 (28.1%)
65 to 74 Years39 (70.9%)31 (75.6%)
75 Years and over51 (96.2%)9 (8.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Richton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Richton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (5.4%)21 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years14 (25.5%)16 (39.0%)
75 Years and over45 (84.9%)9 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Richton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years11 (20.0%)15 (36.6%)
75 Years and over14 (26.4%)9 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Richton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years30 (20.1%)18 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years12 (21.8%)16 (39.0%)
75 Years and over43 (81.1%)9 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Richton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (21.5%)57 (28.1%)
65 to 74 Years16 (29.1%)22 (53.7%)
75 Years and over43 (81.1%)9 (8.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Richton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (16.1%)23 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (39.0%)
75 Years and over6 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Richton

Computing Device Access in Richton

Computing Device Access in Richton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23459.5%
Smartphone33585.2%
Tablet17644.8%
No Computing Device5012.7%
Total393100.0%

Internet Access in Richton

Internet Access in Richton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home17243.8%
Cellular Data Only8621.9%
Satellite Internet369.2%
No Internet11328.7%
Total393100.0%

Richton Summary

Richton, Mississippi is a small town located in Perry County, Mississippi. It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, approximately 40 miles northeast of Hattiesburg and 60 miles southwest of Meridian. The town was founded in 1883 and has a population of 1,717 as of the 2010 census.

Geography

Richton is located in the southeastern part of Perry County, Mississippi. It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 11 and Mississippi Highway 42. The town is located in the Piney Woods region of the state, and is surrounded by forests and rolling hills. The town is located approximately 40 miles northeast of Hattiesburg and 60 miles southwest of Meridian.

Climate

Richton has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 64°F, with an average high of 81°F in July and an average low of 46°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 56 inches, with an average of 4.5 inches of snowfall per year.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Richton had a population of 1,717. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 19.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

Economy

Richton’s economy is largely based on agriculture and forestry. The town is home to several small businesses, including a lumber mill, a sawmill, and a feed mill. The town is also home to a number of small retail stores, restaurants, and other services.

Education

Richton is served by the Perry County School District. The town is home to Richton Elementary School, Richton Middle School, and Richton High School. The town also has a public library, the Richton Public Library.

History

Richton was founded in 1883 by a group of settlers from Georgia. The town was named after a local landowner, Richard Rich. The town was incorporated in 1887 and has remained a small, rural community ever since.
Richton was the site of a major battle during the Civil War. On April 12, 1865, Confederate forces under the command of General Nathan Bedford Forrest clashed with Union forces under the command of General Benjamin Grierson. The battle ended in a Confederate victory, and the town was spared from destruction.
Richton has been home to a number of notable people, including former Mississippi Governor William Winter, former U.S. Senator Trent Lott, and former NFL player and coach Steve Mariucci.
Richton is a small, rural town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a number of small businesses and is surrounded by forests and rolling hills. Richton is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Richton?
Total Population of Richton is 1,150.
What is the Total Male Population of Richton?
Total Male Population of Richton is 602.
What is the Total Female Population of Richton?
Total Female Population of Richton is 548.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Richton?
There are 109.85 Males per 100 Females in Richton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Richton?
There are 91.03 Females per 100 Males in Richton.
What is the Median Population Age in Richton?
Median Population Age in Richton is 42.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Richton
Average Family Size in Richton is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Richton
Average Household Size in Richton is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Richton?
Per Capita income in Richton is $20,111.
What is the Median Family Income in Richton?
Median Family Income in Richton is $34,301.
What is the Median Household income in Richton?
Median Household Income in Richton is $33,621.
What is Family Income Deficit in Richton?
Family Income Deficit in Richton is $14,703.
Families that are below poverty line in Richton earn $14,703 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Richton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Richton is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Richton?
There are 376 People in the Labor Forcein in Richton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Richton?
41.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Richton.