Richton is a town located in Perry County, in the state of Mississippi (MS), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 160 ft. With a population of approximately 1,038 residents, Richton offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 42.97% males and 57.03% females, and it has a population density of 453.28 people per square mile (175.01/km²). Richton lies at a latitude of 31.35 and a longitude of -88.94, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (20.4%), followed by English (6%), German (1.1%), and Scotch-Irish (3.2%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 39476.