Raleigh, MS is a small community of 961 people located in Smith County in the state of Mississippi. The town has a population density of 273 people per square mile which is much lower than the 93 people per square mile at the national level. There are several local businesses that call Raleigh home such as the B & C Grocery, Five Star Car Wash, and Harrell's Tire & Automotive. Year-round outdoor activities are accessible to residents of Raleigh including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and swimming. Other organizations and groups in Raleigh include the Smith County Chamber of Commerce, Northside Church of Christ, and the Raleigh Lions Club. Sporting events held in Raleigh often take place at the Smith County High School gymnasium or football stadium.
The population in Raleigh is 961. There are 189 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Raleigh is 45.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Raleigh is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Raleigh
- 40.1% are married
- 7.6% are divorced
- 20.9% are married with children
- 25.8% have children, but are single
Race in Raleigh
- 57.9% are White
- 41.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander