Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rankin, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

601

Median Agei

32.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.2%566

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%28

Two or More

1.2%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.3%39

High School Diploma

35.2%133

Some College (<1 yr)

13%49

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%50

Associate's Degree

2.6%10

Bachelor's Degree

4.8%18

Master's Degree

0.8%3

HS or Higher

79.9%

BA or Higher

5.6%

Graduate+

0.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$56,900

Median Renti

$767

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.5%148

Renter-Occupied

31.5%68

Total Units

262

Homeownership

68.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

35.1%52

$50K–$100K

50%74

$100K–$150K

8.8%13

$150K–$200K

2.7%4

$200K–$300K

1.4%2

$500K–$1M

2%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2000–2009

1.5%4

1990–1999

13.4%35

1980–1989

2.3%6

1970–1979

10.3%27

1960–1969

9.9%26

1950–1959

4.6%12

1940–1949

5%13

1939 or earlier

53.1%139

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.2%130

Electricity

39.8%86

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,250

Mean Household Incomei

$51,353

Per Capita Incomei

$18,670

Poverty Ratei

49.1%

Unemploymenti

28.5%

Labor Forcei

235

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.2%22

$10K–$15K

1.9%4

$15K–$20K

13.9%30

$20K–$25K

4.6%10

$25K–$30K

5.1%11

$30K–$35K

1.9%4

$35K–$40K

12.5%27

$40K–$45K

1.4%3

$45K–$50K

4.6%10

$50K–$60K

3.7%8

$60K–$75K

19.9%43

$75K–$100K

12.5%27

$100K–$125K

2.8%6

$125K–$150K

2.3%5

$150K–$200K

2.8%6

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

164

Avg. Commutei

28.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

168

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

11(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured