Rankin

County:: Upton County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 1.055
State:: Texas

Rankin is a city located in Upton County, Texas. Rankin has a 2025 population of 704. It is also the county seat of Upton County. Rankin is currently declining at a rate of -1.95% annually and its population has decreased by -9.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 776 in 2020.

The average household income in Rankin is $92,606 with a poverty rate of 13.8%. The median age in Rankin is 40.1 years: 39.8 years for males, and 42 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Rankin includes 61.98% White, 31.37% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	737	61.98%
Other race	373	31.37%
Two or more races	64	5.38%
Black or African American	11	0.93%
Asian	4	0.34%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Rankin Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Rankin's average per capita income is $53,462. Household income levels show a median of $72,083. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$76,354	-
Families	$75,729	$99,166
Households	$72,083	$92,606
Non Families	-	$70,448

$53,462

Average Income

$72,083

Median Household Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate