Raleigh
Town in Smith County, Mississippi
Raleigh is a town in Smith County, Mississippi, with 1,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sylvarena, 8.5 miles E.
- 1,094residents (2020 Census)
- 545 ftelevation · 166 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 215 / sq mipopulation density
- 39153ZIP code
About Raleigh
Raleigh is a town in and the county seat of Smith County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 1,094 at the 2020 census. Named for English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh, Raleigh has been home to such Mississippians as Governor Robert Lowry, Governor/U.S. Senator Anselm McLaurin and pioneer William H. Hardy.
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Living in Raleigh
- Median household income
- $61,667
- Median home value
- $110,900
- Median rent
- $496/mo
- Median age
- 44.5
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Raleigh had 1,094 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,094 |
|---|---|
| Density | 215 per sq mi (83 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Raleigh at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Smith County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,094 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.10 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.0347° N, 89.5257° W |
| ZIP code | 39153 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2860840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Raleigh
- Sylvarena8.5 mi E
- Mize11.7 mi S
- Polkville14.7 mi NW
- Bay Springs14.9 mi E
- Taylorsville15.0 mi S
- Louin15.0 mi E
- Puckett15.4 mi W
- Magee16.5 mi SW
- Montrose18.2 mi E
- Mendenhall20.8 mi W
- Mount Olive20.9 mi S
- D'Lo22.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Raleigh
What county is Raleigh in?
Raleigh is in Smith County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Raleigh, MS?
1,094 people lived in Raleigh at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Raleigh, MS?
The ZIP code of Raleigh is 39153.
What is the elevation of Raleigh?
545 feet (166 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Raleigh?
Sylvarena (8.5 mi), Mize (11.7 mi), Polkville (14.7 mi), Bay Springs (14.9 mi), Taylorsville (15.0 mi).
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