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Rankin

Illinois · 495 residents · 0.579 sq mi
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Rankin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 122 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,400. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
495
−20%since 2000
from 617 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
855 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,066 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3694405115826531990201020202024Rankin
2024601
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,662
+26%since 2000
from $14,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(571)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(38)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(99)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(441)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score19.7%(98)
Diversity Score
20
+23%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 27.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
45.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rankin, Illinois?

Rankin, Illinois has about 495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rankin, Illinois?

The typical household in Rankin, Illinois earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rankin, Illinois expensive?

In Rankin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Rankin, Illinois?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rankin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rankin, Illinois?

About 21.3% of people in Rankin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rankin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Rankin, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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