Raleigh, Mississippi

Raleigh: town in Mississippi

About

Raleigh is a town located in the county of Smith in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,462 and a population density of 110 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,390 inhabitants.

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Location of Raleigh on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Raleigh

Population 1,390 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Mississippi (United States)
County Smith County
Postal code 39153
Phone Area Codes 601
Area 13.23 km2
Latitude & Longitude 32.0335,-89.5223
Altitude 545 feet / 166 meters
Capital city Raleigh is capital of Smith County
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 17:00:10 (22nd April 2026)
Density 105 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.18% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather
Smith County Mississippi Courthouse image
Smith County Mississippi Courthouse image

Geography

Raleigh is located at 32°2'1"N 89°31'20"W (32.0334900, -89.5222900).

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Weather

80°F
Partly Sunny
0 to 5 mph ESE Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Raleigh decreased by 5.18% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,462 - census
2011 1,456 -0.41% estimation process
2012 1,438 -1.25% estimation process
2013 1,426 -0.84% estimation process
2014 1,429 0.21% estimation process
2015 1,417 -0.85% estimation process
2016 1,406 -0.78% estimation process
2017 1,419 0.92% estimation process
2018 1,418 -0.07% estimation process
2019 1,411 -0.5% estimation process
2020 1,390 -1.51% estimation process
Raleigh zip code is 39153. County name: Smith, County fips: 28129
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People born in Raleigh (6)

People born in Raleigh, including entertainer and musician Christopher Boykin, Player of and Canadian football Bobby Keyes, football coach Y C McNease, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Raleigh, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
176336 Southeastern Baptist College Laurel (MS) 39440-9989

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Raleigh, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LAU Laurel station 230 North Maple Street RAIL
JAN Union Station 300 W. Capital Street RAIL
HBI Hattiesburg, MS 7297 US Highway 49 BUS
HBG Hattiesburg station 308 Newman St. RAIL
HAZ Hazlehurst station North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Raleigh.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Raleigh Post Office Raleigh (MS) 39153

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Raleigh, North Carolina The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. with a population of 474,414 people.
  • Raleigh, Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 328 people.
  • Raleigh, North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 36 people.

Other cities in Smith County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County , MS.

City Name Population Title
Polkville 819 Town of the United States
Mize 323 Town of the United States
Sylvarena 106 City in Smith County, Mississippi, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Raleigh distances to largest Mississippi cities