The Town FilesRankin County, Mississippi
158,854 people. The median home is worth $237,400 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $79,357.
Towns in Rankin County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl | 27,115 | $182,500 | $61,695 | 36.4 |
| Brandon | 25,138 | $278,900 | $92,783 | 40.6 |
| Flowood | 10,202 | $342,200 | $83,880 | 39.5 |
| Richland | 7,137 | $125,800 | $66,558 | 36.3 |
| Florence | 4,572 | $230,800 | $86,308 | 35.4 |
People and housing
| Rankin County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,270 | $820 |
| Median household income | $79,357 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 39.6 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
67,059 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,290 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,224 storm events in Rankin County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Rankin County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).