Rankin County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28121 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,854 | — | #436 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,357 | +5.6% | #612 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $237,400 | -15.8% | #1,017 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,270 | +9.2% | #455 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | -21.9% | #755 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rankin County has a population of 158,854, making it the #436 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rankin County is $79,357, ranking #612 out of 3,222 counties — 5.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Rankin County is $237,400 (-15.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,270/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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91.8% of residents in Rankin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Rankin County, Mississippi
Rankin County, Mississippi has a total population of 158,854, making it the 436th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rankin County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rankin County is $79,357, which ranks #612 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Rankin County is $237,400, 15.8% below the national median. Renters in Rankin County pay a median gross rent of $1,270 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rankin County, 33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Rankin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Rankin County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.