Rankin County's 2026 population is estimated at 161,351, reflecting a 0.24% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Rankin County is the 4th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 142,518 and has grown 13.21% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 40.5 years
Male: 38.8 years
There are 123,267 adults, (26,606 of whom are seniors) in Rankin County.
Female: 82,223 (51.8%)
Male: 76,631 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Rankin County includes 71.4% White, 20.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113,415 | 71.4% |
| Black or African American | 33,225 | 20.92% |
| Two or more races | 6,650 | 4.19% |
| Other race | 2,257 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 2,194 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 965 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.09% |
Rankin County 's average per capita income is $51,996. Household income levels show a median of $79,357. The poverty rate stands at 9.84%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,391 | $133,324 |
| Families | $98,315 | $117,377 |
| Households | $79,357 | $100,005 |
| Non Families | $45,554 | $58,797 |
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