Rankin city, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Rankin city is a small community located in Texas. The total population is 1,189. It ranks as the 945th most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rankin city is 40.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rankin city is $72,083. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $119,000. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Rankin city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Rankin city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.0% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

7.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rankin city, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.