Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 158,854 (100%) |
| Population Density | 205 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 45 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $79,357 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,935 |
| Median Home Value | $237,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 64,415 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 46,196 (71.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 13,937 (21.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,282 (6.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 60,133 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Family Households | 41,027 (68.2%) |
The table below compares Rankin County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 4 | 96th |
| Population Density | # 4 | 96th |
| Median Household Income | # 3 | 98th |
| Per Capita Income | # 4 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 55 | 35th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
