| Place Name | Richton |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 39476 |
| County | Perry County |
| Area Code(s) | 601,769 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 965 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -13.86% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 73.18% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Hattiesburg, MS |
| US Congressional District(s) | Mississippi 4th |
| State House Districts | 105 |
| State Senate Districts | 45 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 73.18% |
| African American | 24.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.94% |