Richton, Mississippi
Richton: City in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America
About
Richton is a city located in the county of Perry in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Quick Facts about Richton
| Population : | 1,066 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Perry County |
| Postal code : | 39476 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 601 |
| Area : | 5.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:13:28 (5th December 2025) |
Geography
Richton is located at 31°20'58"N 88°56'24"W (31.3493400, -88.9400500).
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People born in Richton (4)
People born in Richton, including Track and Field Hurdler Roy Cochran, athletics competitor Commodore Cochran, writer Frank Stanford, .
List
- George E. Johnson, Sr. (American businessman) he was born in 12/06/1927
Schools in Richton
College & universities near Richton, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 176479 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39401 |
Stations (11)
Amtrak & bus stations near Richton, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| MTV | Mt. Vernon, AL | 20890 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| GUG | Gulfport, MS | 10015 US Highway 49 | BUS |
Post offices near Richton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richton Post Office | Richton (MS) | 39476 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Richton , Mississippi human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 992 people.
Other cities in Perry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 894 | Town of the United States |
| New Augusta | 593 | Human settlement in Perry County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Richton distances to largest Mississippi cities
