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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rankin

Pennsylvania · 2,315 residents · 0.433 sq mi
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Rankin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,832. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $25,500. The poverty rate of 45.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,315
−8%since 1990
from 2,503 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,346 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 5,781 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
−7%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rankin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,832
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,872 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,946
+46%since 1990
from $6,805 in 1990
US average: $21,522
45.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 40.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$25,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$234
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173 in 1990
US average: $602
42.4%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 44.2% in 1990
57.6% rent
1.8
−8%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(1,059)
Black57%(1,426)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,568)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28%(648)
Black69.2%(1,601)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score52.1%(1,205)
52
−17%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

Rankin, Pennsylvania has about 2,315 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rankin, Pennsylvania earns about $13,832 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 $25,500, and the typical rent is about $234 a month.

How educated are people in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

About 4.3% 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 45.0% 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 188 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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