Rankin County, Mississippi

Rankin County: County in Mississippi, United States

About

Rankin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 141,617 and a population density of 68 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 155,975 inhabitants. Its county seat is Brandon. The county was created 197 years ago in 1828.

Rankin County locator map
Location of Rankin County on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Rankin County

Population : 155,975 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Mississippi (United States)
Area : 2088 km2
Water as percent of area : 3.8%
Land as percent of area : 96.2%
Named for : Christopher Rankin
Altitude : 322 feet / 98 meters
Capital : Brandon
Establishment : February 02, 1828
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 02:26:51 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 75 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 9.21% (2010-2020)
Rankin County Courthouse image
Rankin County Courthouse
Rankin County Courthouse image
Rankin County Courthouse image

Geography

Rankin County is located at 32°15'51"N 89°56'45"W (32.2641200, -89.9458000). It has 5 neighbors: Hinds County, Madison County, Scott County, Simpson County and Smith County.

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The largest city of Rankin County is Pearl with a population of 26,560. Other cities include, Brandon population 24,396, Flowood population 9,556, Richland population 7,087 and Puckett population 346. See all Rankin County cities & populated places.

Rankin County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rankin County.

City Name Population Title
Pearl 26,560 City in Rankin County, Mississippi
Brandon 24,396 City in Mississippi
Flowood 9,556 City in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America
Richland 7,087 City in Rankin County, Mississippi
Florence 4,531 Town in Mississippi, US
Pelahatchie 1,388 Town of the United States
Puckett 346 Human settlement in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States of America

Rankin County has 5 neighbours.

  • Brandon

Demographics

The population of Rankin County increased by 9.21% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 141,617 - census
2011 144,207 1.8% estimation process
2012 145,809 1.1% estimation process
2013 147,321 1.03% estimation process
2014 148,426 0.74% estimation process
2015 149,447 0.68% estimation process
2016 151,514 1.36% estimation process
2017 152,904 0.91% estimation process
2018 154,250 0.87% estimation process
2019 155,271 0.66% estimation process
2020 155,975 0.45% estimation process

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People born in Rankin County (4)

People born in Rankin County, including fife player Othar Turner, politician Henry L. Whitfield, criminal Luke Woodham, .

List

  • Ty Tabor (American musician) he was born in 17/09/1961

Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Hinds County 227,966 County in Mississippi, United States
Harrison County 208,801 County in Mississippi, United States
De Soto County 173,323 County in Mississippi, United States
Jackson 157,821 The capital and most populous city of Mississippi.
Jackson County 143,802 County in Mississippi, United States
Madison County 106,871 County in Mississippi, United States
Lee County 85,466 County in Mississippi, United States
Forrest County 75,009 County in Mississippi, United States
Lauderdale County 73,751 County in Mississippi, United States
Gulfport 71,438 The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
West Gulfport 71,329 A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi.
Jones County 67,993 County in South Dakota, United States
Lamar County 64,165 County in Mississippi, United States
Auburn 60,258 The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
Lowndes County 58,309 County in Mississippi, United States
Southaven 56,644 The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.