Rankin County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Rankin County, Mississippi
Rankin County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
158,854
Median Age
39.6
Male Median
38.8
Female Median
40.5
Rankin County, Mississippi Population Growth

Rankin County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +14.7%%.
+14.7%% Growth
Rankin County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Rankin County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.6 | 158,854 |
| 2023 | 39.4 | 158,218 |
| 2022 | 38.9 | 157,185 |
| 2021 | 38.4 | 156,052 |
| 2020 | 38.0 | 154,119 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 152,677 |
| 2018 | 37.4 | 151,240 |
| 2017 | 37.2 | 149,645 |
| 2016 | 37.1 | 147,930 |
| 2015 | 36.9 | 146,761 |
| 2014 | 36.5 | 145,483 |
| 2013 | 36.4 | 143,665 |
| 2012 | 36.2 | 142,136 |
| 2011 | 35.9 | 140,443 |
| 2010 | 35.7 | 138,523 |
Rankin County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.4% |
| 5–17 | 17.0% |
| 18–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–54 | 27.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65+ | 16.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Rankin County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 64.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Rankin County, Mississippi
The median age in Rankin County, Mississippi is 39.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Rankin County, Mississippi is 158,854.
In Rankin County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Rankin County, Mississippi is aging.