Richton

Town in Perry County, Mississippi

Aerial view of Richton, Mississippi
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Richton is a town in Perry County, Mississippi, with 920 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Runnelstown, 10.4 miles W.

About Richton

Richton is a town in Perry County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Richton had a population of 920.

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Median household income
$35,057
Median home value
$149,300
Median age
44.5
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Richton, MS population

Richton had 920 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census920
Density401 per sq mi (155 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Richton at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyPerry County
TypeTown
Population920 (2020)
Land area2.29 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates31.3495° N, 88.9407° W
ZIP code39476
Census code (GEOID)2862480

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Frequently asked questions about Richton

What county is Richton in?

Richton is in Perry County, Mississippi.

What is the population of Richton, MS?

920 people lived in Richton at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Richton, MS?

The ZIP code of Richton is 39476.

What is the elevation of Richton?

174 feet (53 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Richton?

Runnelstown (10.4 mi), Ovett (10.8 mi), New Augusta (11.4 mi), Beaumont (12.6 mi), Petal (17.4 mi).

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