Rankin County's estimated 2026 population is 163,469 with a growth rate of 0.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rankin County is the 4th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 142,518 and has seen a growth of 14.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 123,267 adults, (26,606 of whom are seniors) in Rankin County.
Female: 82,223 (51.8%)
Male: 76,631 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Rankin County includes 71.4% White, 20.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113,415 | 71.4% |
| Black or African American | 33,225 | 20.92% |
| Two or more races | 6,650 | 4.19% |
| Other race | 2,257 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 2,194 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 965 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.09% |
Rankin County's average per capita income is $51,996. Household income levels show a median of $79,357. The poverty rate stands at 9.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,391 | $133,324 |
| Families | $98,315 | $117,377 |
| Households | $79,357 | $100,005 |
| Non Families | $45,554 | $58,797 |
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