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Rankin

Texas · 778 residents · 1.055 sq mi
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Rankin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
778
−3%since 2000
from 800 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
737 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−10%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7378609841K1K1990201020202024Rankin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,477
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,528 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,533
+53%since 2000
from $16,047 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−49.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+28%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(554)
Black2.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino26.9%(215)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54%(432)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(539)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(215)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(37)
Diversity Score59.3%(461)
Diversity Score
59
+10%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+8%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
37.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Female
32.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−62.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rankin, Texas?

Rankin, Texas has about 778 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rankin, Texas?

The typical household in Rankin, Texas earns about $61,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rankin, Texas expensive?

In Rankin, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Rankin, Texas?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rankin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rankin, Texas?

About 17.2% of people in Rankin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rankin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rankin, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 233 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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