Rankin County, MS — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
158,218
Male
76,489
48.3%
Female
81,729
51.7%
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
2.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher22.8%
High School or Higher38.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.7%
Married
43.8%
Rankin County, MS has a population of 158,218 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 72.1% of the population. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.5% of residents are foreign-born.