Population 158,854 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rankin County
Household size in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.71 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.14 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Rankin County average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Households are largest in the east and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 35.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 37.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +3.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in Rankin County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 15.7% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 14.7% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Rankin County as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Jackson area overall (14.7%). The single-parent share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Rankin County
Renters in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 31.3% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 32.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 32.4% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Rankin County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 12.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.0% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Rankin County than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Few Mississippi counties have a lower vacancy rate: only three of 82.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1982 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1983 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1984 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1987 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Rankin County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only seven have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $875 | $796 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $958 | $862 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,026 | $940 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,250 | $1,161 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$364 | +$315 | +$606 |
Rent in Rankin County runs $1,250 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Jackson area overall ($1,161). Rents are up $376 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Rankin County
Bachelor's degrees in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 28.1% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 28.8% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 29.7% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 33.0% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Rankin County as nationally: 33.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Mississippi counties have a higher share of college graduates: only four of 82.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 83.3% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.4% | 85.3% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 86.9% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 88.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Rankin County is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Mississippi's 82 counties, only seven have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Rankin County
| Period | Rankin County | Jackson area | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 8.0% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rankin County runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Rankin County has lower unemployment than the great majority of Mississippi counties. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Rankin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin County | 2.61 | 39.6 | 11.1% | 23.2% | 7.7% | 1994 | $1,250 | 33.4% | 90.8% | 4.3% |
| Hinds County | 2.41 | 37.7 | 17.7% | 41.7% | 15.0% | 1977 | $1,105 | 32.7% | 89.1% | 7.6% |
| Warren County | 2.58 | 40.0 | 14.3% | 30.1% | 20.4% | 1978 | $942 | 29.6% | 88.4% | 4.8% |
| Madison Parish | 2.85 | 36.5 | 18.8% | 46.9% | 30.1% | 1975 | $831 | 14.7% | 78.0% | 5.4% |
| Franklin Parish | 2.52 | 40.8 | 15.5% | 26.8% | 15.7% | 1979 | $832 | 18.2% | 80.8% | 7.9% |
| Marengo County | 2.46 | 43.0 | 12.5% | 29.8% | 18.1% | 1982 | $739 | 19.2% | 86.0% | 5.2% |
| Jackson Parish | 2.61 | 42.0 | 13.7% | 30.0% | 23.4% | 1979 | $799 | 14.4% | 85.7% | 8.1% |
| Bienville Parish | 2.29 | 45.3 | 11.4% | 29.8% | 19.5% | 1979 | $571 | 13.2% | 86.9% | 7.1% |
| Lowndes County | 2.25 | 42.3 | 17.4% | 22.5% | 13.1% | 1989 | $789 | 15.2% | 83.0% | 7.2% |
| De Soto Parish | 2.68 | 39.8 | 12.5% | 22.8% | 18.0% | 1989 | $737 | 16.1% | 85.6% | 6.6% |
| Montgomery County | 2.52 | 38.1 | 20.9% | 42.2% | 13.8% | 1980 | $1,232 | 33.8% | 88.3% | 7.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Rankin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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