Raleigh, MS Demographics
A map of Raleigh's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 662 | 60.5% |
Black | 394 | 36.0% |
Multiracial | 17 | 1.6% |
Hispanic | 13 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.5% |
Asian | 3 | 0.3% |
Raleigh, Mississippi had a population of 1,094 in 2020. It was 60.5% White, 36.0% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Raleigh, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Raleigh is the 183rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Raleigh's White Population
662 residents of Raleigh identify as White, or 60.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Raleigh slightly larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Raleigh is ranked #184 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more White than neighboring Bay Springs (41.4% White). Raleigh is less White than neighboring Sylvarena (92% White), Mize (92.7% White), Taylorsville (65.4% White), and Polkville (94% White).
Raleigh's Black Population
394 residents of Raleigh identify as Black, or 36.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Raleigh is ranked #215 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Black than neighboring Sylvarena (1.1% Black), Mize (1.6% Black), Taylorsville (29.4% Black), and Polkville (1.9% Black). Raleigh is less Black than neighboring Bay Springs (55% Black).
Raleigh's Asian Population
3 residents of Raleigh identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Raleigh is ranked #152 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Asian than neighboring Sylvarena (0% Asian), Mize (0% Asian), Taylorsville (0.2% Asian), Polkville (0% Asian), and Bay Springs (0.2% Asian).
Raleigh's Hispanic Population
13 residents of Raleigh identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Raleigh is ranked #303 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Hispanic than neighboring Polkville (0.3% Hispanic). Raleigh is less Hispanic than neighboring Sylvarena (2.3% Hispanic), Mize (1.6% Hispanic), Taylorsville (3% Hispanic), and Bay Springs (1.4% Hispanic).
Raleigh's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Raleigh identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Raleigh is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mize (0% Native American/Other), Taylorsville (0.1% Native American/Other), Polkville (0% Native American/Other), and Bay Springs (0.1% Native American/Other). Raleigh is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sylvarena (1.1% Native American/Other).
Raleigh's Multiracial Population
17 residents of Raleigh identify as Multiracial, or 1.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Raleigh roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Raleigh is ranked #327 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Raleigh is less Multiracial than neighboring Sylvarena (3.4% Multiracial), Mize (4.1% Multiracial), Taylorsville (2% Multiracial), Polkville (3.7% Multiracial), and Bay Springs (1.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.