Richton
Town in Perry County, Mississippi

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.
- 920residents (2020 Census)
- 174 ftelevation · 53 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 401 / sq mipopulation density
- 39476ZIP code
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 had 920 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 920 |
|---|---|
| Density | 401 per sq mi (155 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richton at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Perry County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 920 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3495° N, 88.9407° W |
| ZIP code | 39476 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2862480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richton
- Runnelstown10.4 mi W
- Ovett10.8 mi NW
- New Augusta11.4 mi SW
- Beaumont12.6 mi S
- Petal17.4 mi W
- McLain18.9 mi S
- Eastabuchie21.3 mi W
- Glendale21.7 mi W
- Clara21.8 mi NE
- Hattiesburg22.4 mi W
- Moselle23.0 mi NW
- Ellisville23.4 mi NW
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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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