State rank#4 of 82
Smallest county158,854 residentsHinds County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 28121
Rankin County, Mississippi
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population158,854
Household income$79,357
Unemployment2.3%
Life expectancy76.9 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Rankin County has 158,854 residents and ranks #4 by population among Mississippi county equivalents. Median household income is $79,357. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.3%. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Mississippi
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Rankin County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Rankin County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is unemployment rate.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $237,400 median home value and $1,270/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,357, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Rankin County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, life expectancy, and median household income. College attainment is 33.5% and life expectancy is 76.9 years.
Potential advantages
- Unemployment rate: 2.3%, rank #1 of 82 available Mississippi counties.
- Life expectancy: 76.9 years, rank #2 of 81 available Mississippi counties.
- Median household income: $79,357, rank #3 of 82 available Mississippi counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,270/mo, rank #81 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $237,400, rank #78 of 82; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 397 residents, rank #16 of 79; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Mississippi
Rank and range use only counties in Mississippi with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$79,357
$79,357; above the state county median of $49,518.
State rank #3 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$237,400
$237,400; above the state county median of $122,250.
State rank #78 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,270/mo
$1,270/mo; above the state county median of $776/mo.
State rank #81 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
2.3%
2.3%; below the state county median of 3.4%.
State rank #1 of 82 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.5%
33.5%; above the state county median of 17.8%.
State rank #5 of 82 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.9 years
76.9 years; above the state county median of 70.9 years.
State rank #2 of 81 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
19.1%
19.1%; below the state county median of 25%.
State rank #3 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.9%
10.9%; below the state county median of 13.8%.
State rank #3 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,776 residents
1 per 1,776 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,795 residents.
State rank #13 of 81 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 397 residents
1 per 397 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,436 residents.
State rank #16 of 79 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Rankin County FAQ
Is Rankin County a good place to live?
Rankin County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing unemployment rate, life expectancy, and median household income. College attainment is 33.5% and life expectancy is 76.9 years.
What should I know before moving to Rankin County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $237,400 median home value and $1,270/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,357, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Rankin County?
Rankin County has 158,854 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Rankin County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 28121; the parent state FIPS is 28.
What is the median household income in Rankin County?
The ACS median household income is $79,357.
How much does housing cost in Rankin County?
Housing benchmarks are $237,400 median home value and $1,270/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $79,357, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Rankin County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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