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Rankin

Pennsylvania · 1,896 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 $24,341. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 419 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,100. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,896
−18%since 2000
from 2,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,379 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 5,346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
+4%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Rankin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,341
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,832 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,026
+91%since 2000
from $9,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
70.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(256)
Black79.3%(1,504)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(48)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other4.1%(77)
Diversity Score43.3%(822)
Diversity Score
43
−17%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
+142%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
38.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
37.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

Rankin, Pennsylvania has about 1,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Rankin, Pennsylvania earns about $24,341 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 $57,100, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Rankin, Pennsylvania?

About 23.7% 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 35.8% 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 607 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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