Pine Belt Times

Of the 978 people residing in Richton, MS in 2019, the median age was 41, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Pine Belt Times.

The largest number of people were in the 35 to 44 age bracket with the fewest number of people in the 20 to 24 age bracket.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Age	Estimated Number	% of overall Population
Under 5 years old	63	6.4
5 to 9 years old	53	5.4
10 to 14 years old	77	7.9
15 to 19 years old	91	9.3
20 to 24 years old	29	3
25 to 34 years old	80	8.2
35 to 44 years old	173	17.7
45 to 54 years old	79	8.1
55 to 64 years old	122	12.5
65 to 74 years old	113	11.6
75 to 84 years old	57	5.8
85 and older years old	41	4.2

Source: US Census Bureau