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Rankin

County:
Upton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.055
State:
Texas

Rankin is a city located in Upton County, Texas. Rankin has a 2026 population of 715. It is also the county seat of Upton County. Rankin is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -7.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 777 in 2020.

The median household income in Rankin is $71,596 with a poverty rate of 19.29%. The median age in Rankin is 38.5 years: 38.9 years for males, and 35.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 100.9 males.

715
Total Population
677
Density (mi²)
-10 -1.38%
Growth

Rankin Population

Rankin Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026715-10-1.38%
2025725-11-1.49%
2024736-2-0.27%
2023738-6-0.81%
2022744-19-2.49%
2021763-14-1.8%
2020777-3-0.38%
201984830.36%
2018845-5-0.59%
2017850-8-0.93%
201685891.06%
2015849404.94%
2014809243.06%
2013785243.15%
2012761-4-0.52%
2011765-11-1.42%
2010776-2-0.26%

Median Age

Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 35.7 years
Male: 38.9 years

Rankin Adults

There are 832 adults, (137 of whom are seniors) in Rankin.

Sex Ratio

Female: 541 (49.8%)
Male: 546 (50.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Rankin includes 59.43% White, 34.77% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White64659.43%
Other race37834.77%
Two or more races514.69%
Black or African American111.01%
Asian10.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race37834.77%
Two or more races484.42%
White383.5%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White60855.93%
Black or African American111.01%
Two or more races30.28%
Asian10.09%

Rankin Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Rankin 's average per capita income is $55,673. Household income levels show a median of $71,596. The poverty rate stands at 19.29%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$77,986-
Families$72,423$91,576
Households$71,596$86,494
Non Families-$63,699

$55,673

Average Income

$71,596

Median Household Income

19.29%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)