Rankin County, Mississippi Demographics 2026
Rankin County, Mississippi has a population of 158,854, the 4th most populous county in Mississippi. The median household income is $79,357 and the median home value is $237,400. The poverty rate is 9.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Rankin County Quick Facts
How Rankin County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 158,218 | 158,854 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $77,454 | $79,357 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $223,400 | $237,400 | +6.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Rankin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl | 27,737 | $61,695 | 12.2% | $182,500 |
| Brandon | 25,542 | $92,783 | 8.5% | $278,900 |
| Flowood | 10,587 | $83,880 | 13.4% | $342,200 |
| Richland | 7,346 | $66,558 | 12.7% | $125,800 |
| Florence | 4,696 | $86,308 | 6.7% | $230,800 |
| Cleary | 2,295 | N/A | 15.3% | $166,400 |
| Pelahatchie | 1,423 | $56,322 | 15.0% | $158,200 |
| Robinhood | 1,298 | $69,875 | 14.1% | $93,100 |
| Puckett | 463 | $69,286 | 24.8% | $173,800 |
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Population Overview
Rankin County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 158,854. It is the 4th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rankin County is 39.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Rankin County is $79,357. This is 41% higher than the state median of $56,447. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $237,400. Housing costs are 40% higher than the state median of $169,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Rankin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.9%.
Education
33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rankin County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 33% higher than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Rankin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Mississippi and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rankin County, Mississippi?
Rankin County has a population of 158,854, making it the 4th most populous county in Mississippi.
What is the median income in Rankin County?
The median household income in Rankin County is $79,357 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.
How many cities are in Rankin County, Mississippi?
Rankin County contains 9 Census-designated places.