Richton, MS population by race
The table below shows Richton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 857 | 74.52% |
| Black or African American | 293 | 25.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | - |
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Richton population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Richton has a population in 2 of the race categories.
This confirms that Richton's population is not that diverse.
The percent distribution of Richton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 74.52% are white and 25.48% are Black or African American.
Richton 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Richton is White with a population of 857 (74.52% of the total population).
2. There is no multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races .
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Richton, MS
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,150 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Richton is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 857 (74.52% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Richton, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Richton's Non-Hispanic population.
Richton Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 857 | 74.52% |
| Black or African American alone | 293 | 25.48% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 0 | 0.00% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Richton's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Richton, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Richton population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Richton's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Richton, MS have?
Richton, MS has 293 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 25.48% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Richton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Richton, MS?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Richton is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 25.48% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Richton.
What is the majority race in Richton, MS?
With a population of 857 (74.52% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Richton.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Richton, with 25.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
