Rankin County, Mississippi Population 2022
Rankin County, Mississippi's estimated population is 158,334 with a growth rate of 0.65% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rankin County, Mississippi is the 5th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 142,515 and has seen a growth of 11.10% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,083 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 4,631 | 2,548 | 122.32% |
| 1850 | 7,227 | 2,596 | 56.06% |
| 1860 | 13,635 | 6,408 | 88.67% |
| 1870 | 12,977 | -658 | -4.83% |
| 1880 | 16,752 | 3,775 | 29.09% |
| 1890 | 17,922 | 1,170 | 6.98% |
| 1900 | 20,955 | 3,033 | 16.92% |
| 1910 | 23,944 | 2,989 | 14.26% |
| 1920 | 20,272 | -3,672 | -15.34% |
| 1930 | 20,353 | 81 | 0.40% |
| 1940 | 27,934 | 7,581 | 37.25% |
| 1950 | 28,881 | 947 | 3.39% |
| 1960 | 34,322 | 5,441 | 18.84% |
| 1970 | 43,933 | 9,611 | 28.00% |
| 1980 | 69,427 | 25,494 | 58.03% |
| 1990 | 87,161 | 17,734 | 25.54% |
| 2010 | 142,515 | 55,354 | 63.51% |
| 2011 | 144,207 | 1,692 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 145,809 | 1,602 | 1.11% |
| 2013 | 147,321 | 1,512 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 148,426 | 1,105 | 0.75% |
| 2015 | 149,447 | 1,021 | 0.69% |
| 2016 | 151,514 | 2,067 | 1.38% |
| 2017 | 152,904 | 1,390 | 0.92% |
| 2018 | 154,250 | 1,346 | 0.88% |
| 2019 | 155,271 | 1,021 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 156,292 | 1,021 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 157,313 | 1,021 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 158,334 | 1,021 | 0.65% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115,103 | 74.68% |
| Black or African American | 32,914 | 21.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 230 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 1,721 | 1.12% |
| Some Other Race | 1,703 | 1.10% |
| Two or More Races | 2,448 | 1.59% |
Rankin County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 56,640 | 2.62 | 77.7 |
| Married | 30,977 | 3.17 | 87.5 |
| Male | 2,148 | 3.31 | 73 |
| Female | 7,257 | 3.23 | 58.1 |
| Non Family | 16,258 | 1.21 | 68.5 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,262 | 3.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,392 | 7.87% |
| High School Graduate | 26,693 | 25.04% |
| Some College | 24,522 | 23.00% |
| Associates Degree | 11,488 | 10.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20,750 | 19.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,501 | 10.79% |
Rankin County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,284 | 1,188 | 816 |
| White | 80,393 | 74,042 | 25,412 |
| 2+ Races | 1,347 | 1,020 | 388 |
| Black | 21,322 | 17,483 | 5,160 |
| Hispanic | 2,323 | 1,400 | 504 |
| Native American | 140 | 73 | 29 |
| Other Race | 964 | 314 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 92.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.55%.
$43,193
Average Earnings
$50,711
Average Male
$36,238
Average Female
Rankin County, Mississippi Language by Age
Rankin County, Mississippi Language
95.79% of Rankin County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 4.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.41% of the population.
Rankin County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 2,374 | 339 | 14.28% |
| Hispanic | 4,092 | 560 | 13.69% |
| Black | 30,019 | 4,100 | 13.66% |
| Native | 161 | 17 | 10.56% |
| White | 110,772 | 8,085 | 7.30% |
| Asian | 1,721 | 50 | 2.91% |
| Other | 501 | NaN% |
8.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.62%
Male Poverty Rate
10.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rankin County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rankin County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 14.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rankin County, Mississippi is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.98%.
Rankin County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Rankin County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Rankin County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Rankin County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,018 | 7.85% |
| Black | 1,256 | 5.12% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 69 | 4.92% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 3.77% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 2.64% |
Rankin County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
3.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.69%
Born in Rankin County, Mississippi
97.32%
Native Born
2.68%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.32% of Rankin County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 74.69% having been born in Mississippi. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990