Rankin County, Mississippi

Total Population: 158,218

County Seat: Brandon

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Median Home Value

$223,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$77,454

Across all households

Median Age

39.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

32.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)21.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Two or More Races1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

16.3%

Male

48.3%

Female

51.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.3%

No Health Insurance

9.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

32.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$77,454

Mean Household Income

$97,152

Per Capita Income

$37,662

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$223,400

Median Rent

$1,210/mo

Total Housing Units

64,076

Owner-Occupied

77.6%

Renter-Occupied

22.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Married Couple Households

52.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

4.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.8%

Average Household Size

2.56

Broadband Internet Access

91.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28121.