Richton, MS is a small town located in Pearl River County with a population of 1,210 according to the most current United States census. The population density of Richton is 432 people per square mile, which is significantly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. There are many businesses, activities, and organizations within the town providing locals with plenty to do. Local businesses include Southern Lamps & Lighting, Country Pines Nursery & Garden Center, and Richton Animal Clinic. Year-round outdoor activities in Richton can be found at Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center and at First Baptist Church's baseball field that offers free t-ball for kids ages 5-7 during the summertime. Other organizations in Richton include their local library as well as the local Boy Scout troop. For those looking for some friendly competition there is also a youth basketball tournament held every spring at the Multi-Purpose Center.
The population in Richton is 1,210. There are 528 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Richton is 39.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Richton is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Richton
- 38.5% are married
- 14.9% are divorced
- 17.1% are married with children
- 32.5% have children, but are single
Race in Richton
- 57.9% are White
- 35.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander