Richton, Mississippi facts for kids
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Richton, Mississippi
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Location of Richton, Mississippi
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 Richton, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
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| • Total | 920 |
| • Density | 401.05/sq mi (154.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39476
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| Area code(s) | 601 |
| FIPS code | 28-62480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0676647 |
Richton is a small town located in Perry County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is part of the larger Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, the town had a population of 1,068 people. By 2020, the population was 920.
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Geography of Richton
Richton covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (5.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People Living in Richton
The population of Richton has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,250 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,363 | 9.0% | |
| 1930 | 950 | −30.3% | |
| 1940 | 936 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,158 | 23.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,089 | −6.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,110 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,205 | 8.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,034 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,038 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,068 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 920 | −13.9% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States census found that 920 people lived in Richton. These people made up 345 households, with 205 of them being families.
The census also looked at the different racial groups living in Richton:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 608 | 66.09% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 265 | 28.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.22% |
| Other/Mixed | 29 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 1.74% |
Education in Richton
Students in Richton attend schools that are part of the Richton School District. For higher education, the county where Richton is located is served by Jones College.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Site
The United States Department of Energy has considered Richton as a possible location to expand the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This reserve is a large supply of crude oil kept by the U.S. government for emergencies.
Famous People from Richton
Many interesting people have come from Richton, including:
- Roy Cochran, an Olympic athlete
- Glenda Meadows Grubbs, a former Miss Mississippi and an artist
- George E. Johnson, Sr., a successful business person
- JaCoby Jones, a baseball player
- Harvey Murphy, a former National Football League (NFL) player
- Frank Stanford, a poet
- Duece Watts, a former NFL player who now plays in the Canadian Football League
- Phat Watts, a college football player
