Rankin County's estimated 2026 population is 161,351 with a growth rate of 0.24% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rankin County is the 4th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 142,518 and has seen a growth of 13.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Rankin County includes 72.11% White, 21.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (72.11%)
Black or African American (21.64%)
Two or more races (3.02%)
Other race (1.56%)
Asian (1.13%)
Native American (0.42%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114,094 | 72.11% |
| Black or African American | 34,246 | 21.64% |
| Two or more races | 4,781 | 3.02% |
| Other race | 2,462 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 1,794 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 660 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 181 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Rankin County's average per capita income is $50,455. Household income levels show a median of $77,454. The poverty rate stands at 10.03%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $109,455 | $128,892 |
| Families | $95,693 | $114,588 |
| Households | $77,454 | $97,152 |
| Non Families | $43,933 | $56,126 |
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