Rankin, Texas
Rankin: City in Ellis County, Texas, United States
About
Rankin is a city located in the county of Ellis in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 778 and a population density of 285 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 841 inhabitants.
The city was created 114 years ago in 1910.
Quick Facts about Rankin
| Population : | 841 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Ellis County |
| Postal code : | 79778 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 432 |
| Area : | 2.73 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,516 feet / 767 meters |
| Capital city : | Rankin is capital of Upton County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1911 (114 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:26:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 308 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.49% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rankin is located at 32°12'21"N 96°42'24"W (32.2057000, -96.7066600).
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Demographics
The population of Rankin increased by 7.49% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 778 | - | census |
| 2011 | 765 | -1.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 760 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 785 | 3.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 809 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 848 | 4.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 858 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 852 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 848 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 851 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 841 | -1.19% | estimation process |
People born in Rankin (1)
American football player (1928-2006) Bud McFadin was born in Rankin
Schools in Rankin
College & universities near Rankin, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227146 | Navarro College | Corsicana (TX) | 75110 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rankin, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| CBR | Cleburne | 206 North Border St. | RAIL |
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Rankin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bardwell Post Office | Bardwell (TX) | 75101 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Rankin , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 2,012 people.
- Rankin , Illinois human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 507 people.
Other cities in Ellis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ellis County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie | 39,797 | A city in Ellis County, Texas. |
| Midlothian | 35,146 | City in Texas, United States |
| Ennis | 20,678 | City in Texas, USA |
| Red Oak | 14,098 | City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States |
| Ovilla | 4,288 | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States |
| Ferris | 3,069 | City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA |
| Nash | 2,177 | City in Bowie County, Texas, United States |
| Palmer | 2,169 | Town in Texas, USA |
| Italy | 1,964 | Town in Texas |
| Oak Leaf | 1,498 | Town of the United States |
| Maypearl | 1,046 | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States |
| Garrett | 891 | Town of the United States |
| Walnut Springs | 877 | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States |
| Milford | 756 | Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America |
| Plum Grove | 756 | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States |
| Pecan Hill | 714 | City in Ellis County, Texas, United States |
