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Rankin

Pennsylvania · 1,975 residents (2025 est.) · 0.433 sq mi
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Rankin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,145. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 522 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $95,000. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,793
−23%since 2000
from 2,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,141 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 5,346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+9%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,975 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rankin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,145
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,832 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,047
+172%since 2000
from $9,946 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−8%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.5%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28%(648)
Black69.2%(1,601)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(1,205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.8%(409)
Black58.7%(1,052)
Hispanic / Latino13%(233)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(99)
Diversity Score73%(1,308)
Diversity Score
73
+40%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+91%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

Rankin, Pennsylvania has about 1,793 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rankin, Pennsylvania earns about $48,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rankin, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Rankin, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Rankin, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

About 24.9% of people in Rankin, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rankin, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Rankin, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 710 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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