Rankin County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rankin County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28121
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 121
Geography
- Land Area
- 775.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 30.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 806.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.267123
- Longitude
- -89.946063
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 156,646
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 121,170
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 152,677 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 3,965 | 2.5% |
| White | 113,480 | 72.4% |
| Black | 33,297 | 21.3% |
| Asian | 1,529 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 580 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 154 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 177 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 118,867 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,307 | 1.9% |
| White | 89,696 | 74.0% |
| Black | 26,192 | 21.6% |
| Asian | 1,412 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,426 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 153 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 158,854
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,411
- Poverty Rate
- 9.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 15,152
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 113,415 | 71.4% |
| Black | 33,225 | 20.9% |
| Asian | 2,194 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 96,693
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,677 | 14.1% |
| Republican | 42,564 | 44.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 40,447 | 41.8% |
| Other | 5 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 43,511 | 45.0% |
| Female | 51,819 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 73,562 | 76.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,689 | 1.7% |
| Black | 15,395 | 15.9% |
| Asian | 919 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 38,182
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 31,022 | 42.2% |
| Hispanic | 389 | 23.0% |
| Black | 4,757 | 30.9% |
| Asian | 200 | 21.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 17,552 | 40.3% |
| Female | 20,261 | 39.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,995 (16.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 37,042 (33.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 64,415
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $230,657
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,224
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.