Rankin, TX Demographics

A map of Rankin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	608	474	55.9%	60.8%
Hispanic	464	257	42.7%	32.9%
Black	11	11	1.0%	1.4%
Multiracial	3	32	0.3%	4.1%
Asian	1	2	0.1%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.5%

Rankin, Texas has an estimated population of 1,087, a dramatic increase from the 780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% White, 42.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 0.3% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rankin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rankin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rankin, that probability was 52.0% in 2020 and 50.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rankin is ranked the 981st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rankin was ranked the 1082nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rankin's White Population

608 residents of Rankin, or 55.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rankin is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Rankin ranks 784th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rankin's White population has grown by an estimated 28.3%. White residents' share of Rankin's population has decreased from 60.8% to 55.9%.

Rankin is more White than neighboring McCamey (32.7% White), Iraan (39% White), Crane (28.6% White), Big Lake (19.2% White), and Sheffield (54.1% White).

Rankin's Black Population

11 residents of Rankin, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rankin is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Rankin ranks 894th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rankin's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Rankin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Rankin is more Black than neighboring Iraan (0% Black). Rankin is less Black than neighboring McCamey (1.6% Black), Crane (2.9% Black), Big Lake (5.9% Black), and Sheffield (24.3% Black).

Rankin's Asian Population

1 residents of Rankin, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rankin is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Rankin ranks 1059th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rankin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Rankin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Rankin is more Asian than neighboring McCamey (0% Asian), Iraan (0% Asian), and Sheffield (0% Asian). Rankin is less Asian than neighboring Crane (2.2% Asian), and Big Lake (1.5% Asian).

Rankin's Hispanic Population

464 residents of Rankin, or 42.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rankin is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rankin ranks 854th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rankin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 80.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Rankin's population has increased from 32.9% to 42.7%.

Rankin is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheffield (21.6% Hispanic). Rankin is less Hispanic than neighboring McCamey (64.2% Hispanic), Iraan (61% Hispanic), Crane (62.7% Hispanic), and Big Lake (70.9% Hispanic).

Rankin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rankin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rankin is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Rankin ranks 1092nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rankin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rankin's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Rankin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crane (0.6% Native American/Other).

Rankin's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Rankin, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rankin is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Rankin ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rankin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Rankin's population has decreased from 4.1% to 0.3%.

Rankin is more Multiracial than neighboring Iraan (0% Multiracial), and Sheffield (0% Multiracial). Rankin is less Multiracial than neighboring McCamey (1.6% Multiracial), Crane (2.9% Multiracial), and Big Lake (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.