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Rankin, TX
City in Upton County, Texas.
Population
1,087
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,030
ZIP codes
0
Rankin and its ZIP codes
Rankin at a glance
- Rankin is about 8.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,596, 9% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,000 (55% below Texas) and median rent is $564 a month.
Local data for Rankin, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rankin, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,596
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$127,000
Median rent
$564/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (420), German Americans (79), French Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Upton County. PPP loans are for Rankin.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,058
3,904 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$96,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.9M
FY 2026, $5,401 per person
How people get to work
Rankin, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rankin, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
226
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
96° / 33°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rankin, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.2%
U.S. 11.1% +8.1 pts
Cities near Rankin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCameyCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| IraanCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| CraneCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| Big LakeCity | 29 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rankin, TX in?
- Rankin is in Upton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rankin, TX?
- About 1,087 people live in Rankin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rankin?
- Nearby places include McCamey (18 mi), Iraan (22 mi), Crane (27 mi), Big Lake (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023